Sycamore
Sycamore trees are one of the oldest species of trees on earth and are known for their longevity and hardiness. Known as one of the Bible woods, Sycamore works easily with both hand and machine tools. It has a distinct modular ray that reveals its fleck in the quarter-sawing process, and unlike the more commonly known White Oak, it is small and frequent, giving a freckled or spotted appearance. The wood is mostly used for veneer, plywood, cabinetry, interior trim, flooring, furniture, tool handles, and other turned objects.
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American Plane, American Plain, American Planetree, American Sycamore, Buttonball Tree, Buttonwood
Platanus occidentalis
Eastern United States