Platanus occidentalis
aka-American Sycamore
Family: Platanaceae
Identifiable Characteristics:
- Native to North America
- Older trunks have camoflauge look "exfoliation"
- Small limbs can look white-washed
- Very large trees, can reach 100-130 feet with thick trunks
- Fibrous roots
- Trunks can be divided at the bottom
- Open, spreading limbs at top
- Fluffy, yellowish ball as fruit
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