Large deciduous tree of Platanus acerifolia, up to 35 meters high. Branches are developed, the crown is broad and oblong. The bark of Platanus acerifolia is grayish-green or grayish-white, exfoliating irregularly in flakes, and is pink-green and smooth after exfoliation. Buds under the handle. Alternate single leaves, large leaves, triangular leaves, 9-15 cm long, 9-17 cm wide, 3-5 palmately divided, with irregular cusps and wavy teeth on the edge, truncated or nearly heart-shaped base at the base, young when young There are stellate hairs, almost glabrous later. Platanus acerifolia blooms from April to May, with spherical heads, 2.5-3.5 cm in diameter; Platanus acerifolia flowers are about 4 mm long; sepals 4; petals 4; male flowers (4-8 stamens); female flowers (6 separate carpel). The cones are drooping, usually in clusters of 2. From September to October, the fruit is ripe, and the base of the nut has long hairs.

Platanus acerifolia likes light. Likes humid and warm climates, more cold-resistant. Platanus acerifolia is suitable for slightly acidic or neutral, well-drained soil. Although slightly alkaline soil can grow, it is prone to yellowing. The distribution of the root system is shallow, and it is vulnerable to inversion during typhoons. The ability to resist air pollution is strong, and the leaves have the effect of absorbing toxic gases and stagnant dust. This species has a tall trunk, lush branches and leaves, rapid growth, easy survival, and is resistant to pruning, so it is widely planted as a street greening tree species, and is also a fast-growing tree species; it has strong resistance to toxic gases such as sulfur dioxide and chlorine. Platanus acerifolia family Platanus is divided into three species, namely one-ball Platanus acerifolia, two-ball Platanus acerifolia and three-ball Platanus acerifolia. Platanus acerifolia is commonly known as the American sycamore, the English sycamore, and the French sycamore. Different regions, because the common names are named by the different places of introduction, it is a bit confusing, and most of them are as described above.