Sycamore
Sycamore
Tree Name:
Sycamore
Species:
platanus occidentalis
Height Average:
80-100 ft tall
Leaves:
Alternate, simple, 5-8 inches long and wide, large-toothed edges, 3 to 5 major lobes divided by broad, shallow sinuses; several main leaf veins branching from a single point at the leaf base; leaf stem base enlarged, encircling the bud.
Some common Sycamore diseases are Sycamore Anthracnose, Powdery Mildew, and Sycamore Lace Bug. These can weaken the tree and lead to tree death if not treated.
The wood is used for chopping blocks, furniture, interior finish, particleboard, fiberboard, paper pulp, and biomass for energy production.