Platanaceae

American sycamore

American sycamore
Platanus occidentalis
Tree ID: 167
Date of tree entry: February 4, 2025
The American Sycamore is one of the great American classics. Most people have heard of it and probably seen them, though their large stature can sometimes blend in and appear indistinguishable. These large, deciduous trees are best known for their broad leaves and distinctive mottled bark,...

London Plane
Platanus x acerifolia
Tree ID: 62
Date of tree entry: February 7, 2017
This gigantic London Plane tree sits on the corner of Mansfield and Woodland, just a few blocks up from Ingalls Rink. Its beautiful green bark and rich texture provide this residential area with a touch of nature. Intertwined with the power lines that run parallel to the street, its bare branches...

American Sycamore
Platanus occidentalis
Tree ID: 29
Date of tree entry: February 27, 2014
Towering outside of Osborn Memorial Lab, this tree is very hard to miss. Aside from being nearly 100 feet tall, this tree's most distinctive features are the different colors and textures of the bark: dark and tough at the bottom, light and smooth at the top.
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