American Sycamore Tree Size:5 to 6 Feet Tall Purple Magic is especially valuable

Purple Magic is especially valuable because it flowers in summer when many spring shrubs and small trees are already finished

The difference between a hedge that thrives and one that struggles often comes down to spacing

The Ice Chip Butterfly Bush has dainty pure white flowers that really jump against a backdrop of silvery green foliage

extending the seasonal interest before leaf drop

A Long-Lived Tree for Shade

American Sycamore Tree Size:5 to 6 Feet Tall Purple Magic is especially valuableA Massive Native Tree With Unmistakable Bark American Sycamore is one of the most visually distinctive native shade trees in the eastern United States. Its mottled bark peels and flakes to reveal lighter inner patches, creating the striking white, tan, cream, and olive patterning that makes mature sycamores instantly recognizable from a distance. NC State describes it as a large, fast growing deciduous tree with a wide spreading, irregular crown,