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Sycamore
Platanus occidentalis
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Obligate Wetland
Plant almost always occurs in wetlands.
Facultative Wetland
Usually occurs in wetlands but may occur in non-wetlands.
Facultative
Plant occurs both in wetlands and in non-wetlands.
Facultative Upland
Usually occurs in wetlands but may occur in non-wetlands.
Obligate Upland
Plant almost always occurs in non-wetlands.
The bark of large, old trunks sloughs off in scales or plates leaving a smooth, whitish inner bark. Globular fruits often persist through December. Large, medium- to dark-green, maple-shaped leaves turn brown in fall. Sycamore anthracnose is a significant disease that can severely damage the foliage and twigs, often precipitating premature leaf drop. Canker, leaf spot and powdery mildew may also occur. Attracts birds and other wildlife.