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 shallow to moderately deep lobes
Margin
Coarsely serrate or dentate
Arrangement
Alternate with a broadened petiole base enclosing the bud
Venation
Palmate venation with prominent raised primary and secondary veins
Key Features
Broadly triangular palmately lobed leaf blade with coarse teeth and prominent palmate veins
Description
Large deciduous tree with distinctive mottled exfoliating bark and globose multiple fruits hanging on slender stalks
Habitat
Riparian zones, floodplains, and along streams in moist, rich alluvial soils under full sun
Native Range
Eastern and central North America, widely planted in urban landscapes
Identified on 10/19/2026