American Sycamore
Platanus occidentalis · Platanaceae (Plane-tree family)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, deciduous
Shape
Palmately lobed with 3 to 5 distinct lobes
Margin
Coarsely toothed and sinuate
Arrangement
Alternate with a hollow petiole base enclosing the bud
Venation
Palmate venation with prominent raised primary and secondary veins
Key Features
Broad palmate blade with coarse teeth and distinct palmate veins
Description
Large deciduous tree featuring mottled exfoliating bark that reveals pale inner bark. Produces globose aggregate fruit heads hanging on slender stalks.
Habitat
Found primarily along streams, rivers, and floodplains in moist soils
Native Range
Native to eastern and central North America, widely planted in urban landscapes
Identified on 10/15/2026