Platanus occidentalis
Platanus occidentalis American sycamore
This tree is deciduous and wide-canopied, growing up to 100 ft tall. The bark of older trunks tends to scale off revealing a smooth inner bark of lighter shade. Shade-loving tree, its trunk has the largest diameter of all native trees.
Habitat & Range
Grows along stream banks, low woods, alluvial soils.
Present throughout the state.
Wetland codes
| EMP: | FACW |
|---|---|
| NCNE: | FACW |
Phenology
Flowers in March and April.
Characteristics
Leaves broadly ovate, a shape similar to that of maples.
Fruits globular, staying on the tree through December.
Plant Codes
S-rank: S5 (Secure)
G-rank: G5 (Secure)
Platanus occidentalis American sycamore
Achenosum, a compound fruit
Achenosum, a compound fruit
Leaf canopy
Leaves
At sunset
Leaves
Mature tree
Bark
Fruits
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Bark
At sunset
Winter season
Plant Life-Form
deciduous tree
Common Names
American sycamore
eastern sycamore
