Platanus occidentalis ~ American Sycamore japanese garden (2) IMG_3423

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Image: Crusier

A large central stalk rises in summer bearing long panicles of fragrant nodding creamy-white flowers followed by seed capsules

The Grancy Gray-beard Fringetree

It is also used for coughs

Platanus occidentalis ~ American Sycamore japanese garden (2) IMG_3423The American Sycamore, scientifically known as Platanus occidentalis, is a large and majestic deciduous tree native to North America. Here's everything you need to know about it: Appearance: American Sycamores are known for their impressive size, reaching heights of up to 100 feet (30 meters) or more. They have a broad, spreading canopy with branches that often grow horizontally. The bark is distinctive, with patches of white, gray, and brown that