Forest Facts

Sycamore is primarily a bottomland species found throughout Anderson-Tully Company’s holdings. It is normally found on better-drained soils as a scattered tree in association with cottonwood, sweetgum, black willow, elm and hackberry. The species is shade intolerant and normally appears after the forest canopy has been removed due to harvesting, storms, or other natural events. Sycamore is generally regarded as the tree that attains the largest diameter of any species in the Mississippi River bottomlands. Individuals have been found on Anderson-Tully Company property 8 or more feet in diameter and 100 feet in total height.

Wood Facts

Sycamore is a moderately hard wood with interwoven fibers, which gives it an added dimension of “toughness” and split resistance. It has a close texture and turns well on a lathe. It also glues and finishes well. Sycamore “toughness” makes it an ideal choice for chopping blocks, handles, interior trim, musical instruments, drawer siding, church pews, and furniture. Sycamore has a “self lubricating” characteristic, making it an ideal choice for drawer side and table glides. The sapwood of Sycamore is white to light yellow. Heartwood varies from a very light brown to reddish brown. Its color, bending qualities and very prominent grain pattern make Sycamore a good alternative to less available species, such as beech. Sycamore is excellent for average length and width.

Approximate Annual Production: 6.5 MM

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