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Sycamore is a spectacular tree and is enjoyed in all seasons, but mostly in the winter because it has stunning bark. The tree is really unique looking  with peeling bark that looks camo, and eventually is all white at the top, making it an easy one to identify in the winter. 
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Sycamore (Platanus occidentalis)
Why do these trees have to see the doctor more often than others?
​Because they are Sycamore!
Did you know?
  • The wood was used by Native Americans to make canoes
  • Indiana State University uses the Sycamore leaf as their logo 
  • There is a city in Illinois named after the tree--Sycamore, IL 
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Common Names: 
  • Sycamore
  • American Sycamore 
  • Water Beech 
  • Buttonwood 
Wildlife Benefits: 
  • American Goldfinches and Carolina Chickadees eat the seeds 
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Habitat: 
  • Woodlands 
Size: 
  • 80-100' tall, with a crown width of 50-70' 
Growing Conditions: 
  • Full sun to partial shade
  • Moist, well-drained soil 
Select Identification Characteristics: 
  • Leaf Type: Simple 
  • Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
  • Bud Arrangement: Alternate
  • Terminal Bud: Single 
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