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American Sycamore in Morningside Park

Borough: Manhattan
Community Board: 09
Designated: 2024

Tree Details

Species: American sycamore (Platanus occidentalis)
Trunk Diameter 48 Inches

This sculptural American sycamore just north of 120th Street has long limbs with a silvery grey bark that makes it glow as it stretches into the sky. American sycamore trees are long-lived trees that can survive for more than 200 years—we hope to see this tree for many more years to come.

Location

Morningside Park
Next to fork in path, north of W. 120th St entrance

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