The above photo is of an old London planetree which is just east of the Tennis Courts and down the Reservoir jogging track. It is claimed to be the oldest tree in the park.
The American sycamore or western planetree is North America's largest native broadleaf tree and is often planted in yards and parks. It's hybridized cousin, the London planetree, adapts very well to urban living. The "improved" sycamore is New York City's tallest street tree, Central Park's oldest tree and is the most common tree in Brooklyn, New York. Read more about: London Planetree
