December 23rd Birth Flower Spotlight, Platanus
Description of Platanus Platanus, commonly known as plane trees or sycamores, are majestic deciduous trees known for their towering heights and mottled bark. These trees often stand as silent witnesses to history, with their imposing trunks and broad canopies providing shade and shelter for centuries. Platanus species are widespread, with notable varieties such as the London plane tree (Platanus × acerifolia) and the American sycamore (Platanus occidentalis). Their leaves are broad, lobed, and deeply veined, resembling a maple leaf in shape....