We are in the process of updating our interactive GIS database with information for all our Dedicated Tree Honorees. For now, you can visit recent Tributees' pages using the links below.
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We are in the process of updating our interactive GIS database with information for all our Dedicated Tree Honorees. For now, you can visit recent Tributees' pages using the links below.
2023 Tributees
2022 Tributees
2021 Tributees
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Infradivision Angiospermae
Family Name Sapindaceae / soapberry
Botanical Name Acer pseudoplatanus
Common Names sycamore maple / planetree maple
Native Continents Asia, Europe
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Native Range Native to central Europe and western Asia, from France northeastwards to Denmark and Lithuania, to Ukraine, northern Turkey and the Caucasus and southwards in the mountains of northern Spain and Italy.
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Fascinating Facts: Native of central Europe and western Asia. It was widely planted in the U.S. starting just after the Civil War. It is now naturalized in 14 states and is considered an invasive species in some of these states.