Sycamore Trees: Leaves, Bark, Types – Identification Guide …
WEBFeb 19, 2023 · Sycamore trees have serrated lobed leaves that resemble maple leaves with three to five lobes. Sycamores have thin, peeling reddish-brown bark and seed balls that drop in spring. Sycamore trees grow to between 100 and 130 ft. (30 – 40 m) tall. Sycamore trees are common throughout North America.
What Does the Leaf of a Sycamore Tree Look Like and How It …
WEB2 days ago · Distinctive Leaf Structure: Sycamore leaves are broad and lobed, typically measuring 4 to 10 inches across, with serrated margins that enhance texture and functionality. Seasonal Color Changes: The leaves shift in color through the seasons, showcasing vibrant green in spring, deeper green in …
Identify Maple, Sycamore, and Sweetgum Leaves - Treehugger
WEBSep 7, 2024 · Maple, Sycamore, yellow poplar, and sweetgum trees are known for their lobed leaves, which turn bright colors in fall. Here's how to tell them apart.
How to Grow and Care for a Sycamore Tree - The Spruce
WEBJul 24, 2024 · Sycamore tree (Platanus occidentalis) is native to North America and offers attractive maple-like foliage. Learn its characteristics and how to care for it. Skip to content
Sycamore Tree: Ultimate Guide (6 Types, Facts, Seeds, Leaves and …
WEBApr 24, 2023 · The upper surface of the Sycamore tree leaf is dark green, while the lower surface is pale green. The leaves have a soft, velvety texture and their surface is covered with small hairs. One of the interesting things about the Sycamore tree leaves is their ability to catch and hold rainwater.
How to Identify the American Sycamore | WashU Arboretum
WEBLeaf Identification. The leaves of the American Sycamore are 4″ to 10″ wide with coarse toothed margins and palmate lobes. They are typically a medium to dark green color that turn a yellow to brown color in the fall. It has an alternate leaf arrangement (unlike the similar-looking maple).
Platanus occidentalis - Wikipedia
WEBPlatanus occidentalis, also known as American sycamore, American planetree, western plane, [2] occidental plane, buttonwood, and water beech, [3] is a species of Platanus native to the eastern and central United States, the mountains of northeastern Mexico, extreme southern Ontario, [4][5] and extreme southern Quebec. [6]
Complete guide to sycamore trees ( Acer pseudoplatanus )
WEBFeb 13, 2024 · Sycamore tree leaves are large, up to 15cm across, and have five lobes. Sycamore leaves have dark red stems when young and are mid- to dark green in colour. Dangling clusters of greenish-yellow flowers are borne in spring.
Platanus occidentalis (American Plane Tree, American Sycamore ...
WEBThe 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.
Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) - Woodland Trust
WEBCommon name: sycamore. Scientific name: Acer pseudoplatanus. Family: Sapindaceae. Origin: non-native. These broadleaf trees can grow to 35m and live for 400 years. The bark is dark pink-grey, and smooth when young, but becomes cracked and develops small plates with age. Twigs are pink-brown and hairless.