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California Sycamore

Platanus occidentalis

Photo by HemaShah
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Field Notes

Description:

This tree has these yellow leaves which are soft and velvety to touch. As the leaves mature,they loose their velvety texture and turn green in color.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
HemaShah
Looks like the leaves are coated with pale tomentum.
ceherzog
could it be a California Sycamore? http://www.sactree.com/doc.aspx?169
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PublishedJuly 25, 2011

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