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2 unusual facts about Platanus occidentalis


Paoli, Inc.

American hardwoods such as cherry, sycamore, maple, and beech have been a key resource for Paoli’s building materials.

Platanus occidentalis

The American sycamore is a favored food plant of the pest sycamore leaf beetle.


Maitland River

The lower Maitland (to Wingham) has a trout and salmon run, and is home to several species at risk including Queen snake, Wavy-rayed Lampmussel and Butternut tree, as well as several Carolinian forest species, including Bitternut hickory, American Sycamore, Summer grape and Green dragon.


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