A Remarkable American sycamore
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Information |
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| Common Name: American sycamore | |
| Scientific
name: Platanus occidentalis
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Category:
Historic tree
Notes: This is the second largest sycamore in Virginia and is located on the old McDonald Mill site outside of Blacksburg. McDonald Mill is an early settlement on the old Catawba Rd. linking the Roanoke River Valley and points west, an historic roadway. The tree was originally nominated as a big tree by the Blacksburg Mountain 4-H Club. |
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time to photograph: |
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| Nominator: Joyce and Ken Martin | |
| Location of Tree | |
County/City:
Montgomery |
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Name
of tree owner: Joyce and Ken Martin |
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