Can the sycamore tree be planted in the north? Where is it suitable for planting?

Planting sycamore trees in the north

Sycamore trees can be planted in the north. Sycamore trees like sunlight and prefer a humid and warm climate. They are also relatively cold-resistant and are not very demanding on soil. Slightly alkaline soil can also allow sycamore trees to grow, but it is easy for them to turn yellow.

It is more suitable for growing in slightly acidic, neutral or well-drained soil. The climate in the north is completely suitable for the growth of sycamore trees, and they are currently cultivated in large orchards in the north. Even in the extremely cold areas of the northeast, sycamore trees can be cultivated.

Areas where sycamore trees are planted

The sycamore tree generally grows in plains, hills, ravines and other areas. Its origin is China and Japan. It is widely planted in the southwest, south and northeast regions of my country. There are also many sycamore trees in the Yangtze River basin.

The sycamore tree can adapt to both acidic soil and neutral and calcareous soil, and is more suitable for planting on limestone hillsides, next to houses, etc.

Methods of Planting Sycamore Trees in the North

1. Planting

A few days before sowing seeds, choose a time when the weather is good, disinfect the seeds, and then germinate the seeds. Soak them in warm water for about a month. After the seeds germinate, they can be sown.

2. Planting

During the seedling stage of the sycamore, it should be watered and fertilized in time, and the weeds should be removed and the soil loosened. In early summer, thinning should be carried out in combination with weeding, and the seedlings should be moved from dense to sparse. In the spring of the following year, it should be transplanted or left in the bed for a year before the leaf buds sprout. After two years, the seedlings will be about one meter tall and can be planted out and wait for normal growth.