American Sycamore

Pennsylvania's largest American Sycamore, also known as a Buttonwood, was recorded at just over 149 feet tall. The mind-bending aspect of another American Sycamore found in Pennsylvania was its width, which measured in at over 30 feet wide. Just to put that into perspective, the average school bus is 40 feet long! American Sycamores tend to split into multiple trunks close to the ground allowing for unique designs. They are capable of living 600 to 700 years and grow quickly, upwards of 2 feet per year. To identify an American Sycamore, look for their thin, exfoliating bark that gives them a patchy look and their unique seed pods! If you'd like more information on identifying American Sycamore trees, check the sources out below!  

Below: A finished American Sycamore tabletop

Below: A close view of an American Sycamore's grain

 

Sources:

The thickest, tallest, and oldest trees in Pennsylvania. (2019). Monumentaltrees.com. https://www.monumentaltrees.com/en/records/usa/pennsylvania/

Jessica Nolan, Gardening Expert. (2020, September 22). Sycamore Trees: Leaves, Bark, Types - Identification Guide (Pictures). Leafy Place. https://leafyplace.com/sycamore-trees/

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