Platanus occidentalis, also known as American sycamore, American planetree, western plane, [3] occidental plane, buttonwood, and water beech, [4] is a species of Platanus native to the eastern and central United States, the mountains of northeastern Mexico, extreme southern Ontario, [5][6] and extreme southern Quebec. [7] .

2020年3月24日 · Learn American Sycamore tree facts like growth rates, size, native states, and more and how to plant, grow, and care for this American beauty!

The American sycamore is a large, fast–growing, woody, deciduous tree in the platanus family (Platanaceae). It has a wide spreading, irregularly shaped crown and distinctive bark. It is native to southeastern Canada and the central and eastern United States.

American sycamore is widespread in the eastern United States, from Texas to Nebraska, Iowa, and Wisconsin and into southern Ontario, Canada; apparently extirpated in Maine. It also occurs in the mountains of northeastern Mexico. For current distribution, please consult the Plant Profile page for this species on the PLANTS Web site. Adaptation

Sycamore (Platanus occidentalis) is a common tree and one of the largest in the eastern deciduous forests. Other names are American planetree, buttonwood, American sycamore, and buttonball-tree. It is a fast-growing and long-lived tree of lowlands and old fields.

2024年7月24日 · The American sycamore tree (Platanus occidentalis) is a deciduous tree that grows 75 to 100 feet tall—the largest deciduous tree in North America. In addition to height, one characteristic that's special about a sycamore tree is its bark.

2023年2月19日 · Common names for American sycamore trees include buttonwood trees, western plane trees, American plane tree, and water beech. American sycamore trees mainly grow in the eastern United States. The large trees grow along streams and rivers and are often found in wetland areas.

2022年4月18日 · The American sycamore (Platanus occidentalis) is a massive tree that can attain the largest trunk diameter of any eastern United States hardwood. The native sycamore has a broad, outreaching...

Platanus occidentalis, commonly known as the American Sycamore or Western Plane, is a robust, deciduous tree. It’s known for its grandeur, fast growth rate, and distinctive, exfoliating bark.

2023年11月14日 · The American sycamore tree, scientifically known as Platanus occidentalis, stands as a majestic emblem of North American landscapes. Recognizable by its distinct mottled bark that peels away in puzzle-like patches, the sycamore graces riverbanks, parks, and urban streets with its grandeur.