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Yellow cedar trees are found in the mountains of Washington, British Columbia and Alaska. They can grow for over 1,000 years!


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Sycamore
sycamorePlatanus occidentalis L.
Sycamore is a long-lived (>300 years), fast-growing, large (>40 m) tree. Its mature bark is mottled and multihued. The base of the petiole (leaf stalk) is hollow. Sycamore is tolerant of air pollution and lines many of the streets of New York City.



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