Photo of the entire plant of American Sycamore (Platanus occidentalis) posted by chelle - Garden.org

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Plant: American Sycamore (Platanus occidentalis)
Uploaded by chelle
Info: Entire plant / 2011-10-03 / Natural Area in Northeastern Indiana / License: All rights reserved
Caption: From my viewpoint, still one of the best large landscape and shade trees available, provided it has plenty of space.

Photo of American Sycamore (Platanus occidentalis) uploaded by chelle

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