Sunday, August 03, 2008

Platanus occidentalis - Sycamore Tree


I mostly love the sycamore tree. The large foliage is desirable to me when it's on the tree but I must admit I don't like those large leaves when they collect up against my shrub borders in the fall! So with that said, the best thing about a sycamore tree to me is it's bark. Mostly smooth with a light color it flakes & peels and exposes the light creamy inner bark. This mottled appearance between inner and outer bark is what I love the most.