A Remarkable American sycamore

Tree Information

Common Name: American sycamore

Scientific Name: Platanus occidentalis

Category: Historic tree

Comments: This tree grows at the Booker T. Washington National Monument (birthplace) near Hardy, Virginia. Although the tree was not present during B.T. Washington's lifetime, it is a likely descendent of a tree that was present, and seedlings grown from this tree are sold by American Forest's historic tree nursery.

Nominator: Timothy Sims

Location of Tree

This tree is not on public or publicly accessible property. The owner's name, address, and the exact location of the tree are not displayed to protect the privacy of these individuals. If you are the owner and wish to make this information public, please let us know.

County/City: Franklin

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American sycamore identification