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SYCAMORE
Sycamore
Platanus occidentalis
Other Names: Buttonwood, Plane tree
Strength and mechanical properties
Where it Grows
Throughout Eastern U.S. Average tree
height is 60 to 125 feet with
peeling outer bark and a smooth,
mottled cream, tan and green inner
bark resembling camouflage.
Main Uses
Furniture, furniture parts (drawer
sides), millwork, paneling and mouldings, flooring, kitchenware,
butchers blocks, toys and fruit
crates.
Relative Abundance
Together, aspen, basswood,
cottonwood, elm, gum, hackberry,
sassafras, sycamore and willow
represent 12.5 percent of
commercially available U.S.
hardwoods.
Did You Know?
The sycamore has the largest leaf of
any tree native to North America.
General Description
The sapwood of sycamore is white to
light yellow, while the heartwood is
light to dark brown. The wood has a
fine close texture with interlocked
grain. Contrasts well with other
species.
Working Properties
The wood machines well, but high
speed cutters are needed to prevent
chipping. It is resistant to
splitting due to the interlocked
grain. The wood glues well and
stains, with care, to an excellent
finish. It dries fairly rapidly,
with a tendency to warp. It has
moderate shrinkage and little
movement in performance.
Physical Properties
The wood is classified as moderate
in weight, hardness, stiffness and
shock resistance. It turns well on
the lathe and has good bending
qualities.
Availability
Reasonable availability.
Prime-Export
26 mm. - ca 30 m3
