Platanus occidentalis | Massive tree Spreading canopy White bark |
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believe this tree is an American Sycamore. It was also captured from a moving vehicle, on the same trip as the Barn photograph from March 18. Since I was traveling at ~65 miles an hour, an absolute species identification was impossible, but the white bark and general shape are indicators. These type trees are generally found as scattered individuals rather than grouped in stands. As defined by circumference, the Sycamore is considered to be our most substantial tree. The common name is Buttonwood tree, referring to the fruits which grow in one-inch balls dangling from five inch stalks. Sycamores grow quickly and live long. In middle age at 200 to 300 years, they become hollow, but continue to survive for up to 500 years.
As with the barn image from several days ago, I again used the LucisArt Photoshop plug-in with different settings on several blended layers to create a mystical painterly effect.
