Plane tree and sycamore are two different types of trees. Plane tree is also known as Platanus and it belongs to the family of Platanaceae. On the other hand, sycamore belongs to the family of Aceraceae. Both these trees are widely distributed across the globe.
The main difference between plane tree and sycamore lies in their physical appearance. Plane tree has a smooth bark with a greenish-white color whereas sycamore has a rough bark with a grayish-brown color. In terms of leaves, plane tree leaves are simple, alternate and lobed whereas sycamore leaves are opposite, palmately lobed with five leaflets. In terms of flowers and fruits, plane tree produces small yellowish flowers that turn into spherical fruits known as achenes. On the other hand, sycamore produces small greenish flowers that turn into winged seeds or fruits known as samaras.
When it comes to wood, both plane tree and sycamore wood is hard butplane tree wood is harder than sycamore wood. The hardness of plane tree wood makes it suitable for furniture making while the hardness of sycamore wood makes it suitable for fuelwood purpose.