Very attractive deciduous tree with smooth, pale bark. Fast growing up to 75 feet tall, California native tree. Requires water when young, but drought tolerant once established. Can be found growing wild throughout California in creeks, canyons and drainages. Makes a great tree for landscaping because it can tolerates excess water and grows well adjacent to or inside an irrigated lawn. Do not confuse this plant with its sister species London plane tree (Platanus acerifolia). Platanus acerifolia is intentionally NOT RECOMMENDED as an alternative because of its ability to hybridize with locally native California sycamores (Platanus racemosa) and negatively impact wild populations.