Sycamore
Platanus occidentalis · Platanaceae (Plane tree family)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, deciduous
Shape
Broadly ovate to orbicular with 3 to 5 shallow, palmately arranged lobes
Margin
Coarsely dentate and serrate
Arrangement
Alternate with a hollow petiole base enclosing the bud
Venation
Palmate venation with prominent raised primary and secondary veins
Key Features
Broad palmate shape with coarse teeth, distinct alternate arrangement, and prominent palmate veins
Description
A large deciduous tree featuring massive trunk diameter, distinctive exfoliating camouflage bark, spherical fruit clusters, and brown autumn foliage
Habitat
Found naturally along streambanks, floodplains, and moist bottomlands in full sun to partial shade
Native Range
Native to eastern and central North America and widely planted as an urban shade tree
Identified on 10/14/2026