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Why should the beautiful die?


Sycamore Bark

The American Sycamore (Platanus occidentalis) is a splendid tree with a curious habit of shedding its bark in huge chunks. The result on a mature tree is often a very smooth surface mottled all over with decorative patterns. These trees are in the Smithfield East End Cemetery in Squirrel Hill.

Camera: Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS.

  1. An absolutely majestic tree when not mangled by Duquesne Light contractors.

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