Among the tallest of our native American hardwoods, it shares much in common with Magnolia acuminata. Intriguing cup-shaped flowers of orange, yellow, and green in early summer. Grows fast if planted in deep, moist soil, but it will languish if planted in a dry or compacted area.

American sycamore is a common sight to many because it was once commonly used as a street tree. Now it is most regularly used for revegetation and roadside restoration projects.

With outstanding hybrid vigor, dark green foliage that is highly resistant to powdery mildew and almost perfect branching structure Jordan Street is perfect shade tree. It has shown no sign of damage from wind or ice and is hardy to below -28F and windchill to -86F - wow that is cold.

Released by USNA in 1995. With resistance to Dutch elm disease, though not immunity it bring back the classic shape of the stately American elm.