Webster Sycamore - Wikipedia
WEBFormerly West Virginia's largest American sycamore, the Webster Sycamore (alternatively known as the Webster Springs Sycamore and the Big Sycamore Tree) was located in a moist flood plain along the banks of the Back Fork Elk River, a tributary stream of the Elk River, in Webster County.
The thickest, tallest, and oldest American Sycamores
WEBThe thickest, tallest, and oldest American Sycamores (Platanus occidentalis) Tweet. More information about the American Sycamore (Platanus occidentalis). Girth records. In this table of girth records worldwide only girth measurements made at a height between 1.30 m and 1.50 m are listed. Trees with multiple trunks are excluded.
Platanus occidentalis - Wikipedia
WEBA sycamore can grow to massive proportions, typically reaching up to 30 to 40 m (98 to 131 ft) high and 1.5 to 2 m (4.9 to 6.6 ft) in diameter when grown in deep soils. The largest of the species have been measured to 53 m (174 ft), and nearly 4 m (13 ft) in diameter. Larger specimens were recorded in historical times.
Buttonball Tree - Wikipedia
WEBThe Buttonball Tree is an exceptionally large American sycamore (Platanus occidentalis) located in Sunderland, Massachusetts. Though the nickname "buttonball" has been used for all like trees, this tree retained the name, mainly because of its pure size and popularity.
Sycamore Trees: Leaves, Bark, Types – Identification Guide …
WEBFeb 19, 2023 · Sycamore maple trees are enormous trees. Sycamore maples grow to 115 ft. (35 m), have broad five-lobed leaves, and flaking rough bark that reveals inner orange bark. Although the tree is named sycamore, this tree species is in the genus Acer which means it is one of the types of maple trees.
Platanus occidentalis (American Plane Tree, American Sycamore ...
WEBThe American sycamore is a large, fast–growing, woody, deciduous tree in the platanus family (Platanaceae). It has a wide spreading, irregularly shaped crown and distinctive bark. It is native to southeastern Canada and the central and eastern United States.
Platanus occidentalis - US Forest Service
WEBThe largest American sycamore in these states was a Tennessee tree 140 feet tall (42.67 m) and 65.9 inches (167.4 cm) dbh, with a circumference of 207 inches (525.8 cm), the largest circumference of any tree in these states .
Identifying the Common American Sycamore - Treehugger
WEBApr 18, 2022 · The American sycamore (Platanus occidentalis) is a massive tree that can attain the largest trunk diameter of any eastern United States hardwood. The native sycamore has a broad,...
How Big Does a Sycamore Tree Grow: Understanding Its Height, …
WEB1 day ago · Impressive Growth: Sycamore trees can reach heights of 75 to 100 feet and may exceed 130 feet under ideal conditions, with a broad canopy spreading 50 to 80 feet wide. Soil & Climate Requirements: They thrive in moist, well-drained soil with a pH level of 6.0 to 7.5, and are best suited for USDA hardiness zones 4 to 9, enjoying moderate ...
Sycamore - US Forest Service Research and Development
WEBSycamore (Platanus occidentalis) is a common tree and one of the largest in the eastern deciduous forests. Other names are American planetree, buttonwood, American sycamore, and buttonball-tree. It is a fast-growing and long-lived tree of lowlands and old fields.