Buttonball Tree, Remarkable tree in Sunderland, Massachusetts.
The American sycamore tree reaches a height of 113 feet with a spread of 140 feet and a trunk circumference of 25 feet.
The Buttonball Tree existed before the signing of the United States Constitution in 1787, making it a living witness to over 236 years of history.
During the colonial period, sycamore trees were planted near new houses as bride and groom trees to symbolize enduring marriages.
Visitors can locate the tree on North Main Street in Sunderland, with convenient parking available south of Warner Drive.
The tree holds the distinction of being the largest sycamore on the East Coast, with a trunk diameter that exceeds any other tree east of Mississippi.
Location: Massachusetts
GPS coordinates: 42.46880,-72.57840
Latest update: May 10, 2025 17:17
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