Common Name: American sycamore
Scientific Name: Platanus occidentalis
Category: Unique tree
Comments: This sycamore which has a circumference of 17.5' and three forks survives a direct lightning strike as you can see in the picture. There is a similar sister tree nearby and many other specimen trees on the property. See cucumber magnolia.
Best time to photograph: Spring, summer or fall on a clear day
Nominator: David Abdullah M.D.
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: Charlottesville