2 tree species from Sycamores.
Deciduous Hardwood
American sycamores are the largest hardwood trees in eastern North America, with some specimens exceeding 10 feet in trunk diameter. They are identifiable year-round by their distinctive mottled bark that flakes to reveal white, tan, and green patches. Sycamores are messy trees that drop bark, leaves, seed balls, and twigs constantly. Anthracnose is the most common disease, causing early leaf drop and twig dieback in cool, wet springs. Heavy anthracnose can make a sycamore look dead in early summer, but the tree typically releafs. The wood is heavy and cross-grained, making it difficult to split. Large sycamores near homes are major removal jobs due to sheer size.
$2,000-$6,000 (removal)
Deciduous Hardwood
London planes are hybrids of American sycamore and Oriental plane tree, bred for urban tolerance. They are the dominant street tree in many major cities worldwide, including New York, London, and Paris. London planes tolerate air pollution, compacted soil, heat, and heavy pruning better than almost any other large tree. They can be pollarded (a European pruning technique involving heavy annual heading cuts) and will regrow vigorously. The main issues are the same as sycamore: heavy litter, anthracnose (though less severe than in American sycamore), and massive size. They develop large surface roots that heave sidewalks. London plane trees are so common in cities that many arborists specialize in their care.
$2,000-$6,000 (removal)