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| Platanus occidentalis
American sycamoreA beautiful but weedy native tree, the sycamore is best recognized by its stately creamy-white exfoliating bark. Unfortunately, it is extremely susceptible to anthracnose, so most specimens seen in urban areas are most likely Platanus x hispanica.| Habit: | Oval to rounded, with crooked branching | | Size: | 75-100' high | | Color: | Medium to dark green, becoming tan to brown in autumn | | Texture: | Coarse | | Hardiness: | Zone 5a USDA | | Habitat: | Maine - Florida - Texas - Mexico - Iowa | | Family: | Platanaceae | |
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