expression, noun
American sycamore
A deciduous tree native to eastern North America, known for its mottled bark and large leaves. The Japanese name literally means 'American plane tree'.
See also: ボタンの木
公園に大きなアメリカスズカケノキが植えられている。
A large American sycamore is planted in the park.
Katakana spelling is the usual written form; the kanji form is rare.
Kanji spelling is seldom used; the katakana form is strongly preferred.
Compound of アメリカ (America) + スズカケノキ (plane tree). The word スズカケノキ is said to derive from the resemblance of its spherical fruit clusters to the pom-poms (鈴掛け) on Buddhist stoles, though the exact origin is uncertain.