The American sycamore (Platanus occidentalis) is a massive tree that can attain the largest trunk diameter of any eastern United States hardwood. The native sycamore has a broad, outreaching canopy.

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources was unable to determine the cause of the 2024 fire, or whether it was set ...

Want a tree that's tall but not towering? Try planting an eastern redbud (Cercis canadensis) in front of your home. This species reaches a height of 20 to 30 feet and boasts eye-catching features ...

The aurora borealis shines over the Sycamore Gap tree July 3, 2016, on Hadrian’s Wall in Northumberland, England. ... Eastern U.S. swelters under extreme heat wave. June 24, 2025.