Characteristics
Platanus occidentalis L.
eastern sycamore
Predominately a tree of riparian habitats including floodplain forests and thickets, edges of streams, and sand and gravel bars in streams. Occasionally isolated trees are found growing on lower to upper slopes away from streams.
Tree
Perennial
Vascular
6
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Native
FAC, FACW (NWPL)
FACW (NWPL EMP)
FACW (NWPL NCNE)
S5 (State Rank)
G5 (Global Rank)
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Classification
Citation
Platanus occidentalis L.
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Species Distribution Map
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