The London plane tree (Platanus × acerifolia) is a tall, attractive but messy tree that is native to Europe. Sycamore (Platanus occidentalis) is the American plane tree. They are related species that are difficult to tell apart. Meet the American Sycamore What’s the largest hardwood tree in North America? If you guessed the American sycamore, you are correct. It shoots up to 140 feet (42.6 m.) tall with exfoliating bark, giving the tree a camouflaged look. The outer bark is light brown, and inner is back white, green or yellow. This should help with sycamore tree identification. Sycamore leaves are quite large, up to 10 inches (25 cm.) across. They have lobes and distinctive veins. Fuzzy on the underside, each leaf has several large teeth as well as a swollen base containing a lateral bud. Female flowers produce the tree’s characteristic fruiting balls. You won’t find any native American sycamores […]
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