Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central Asia, Eastern Asia
North America, Canada
Types
Mardi Gras
Kaliedoscope
Edward Goucher
Prostrata
North American sycamore, Middle Eastern sycamore ,The British sycamore
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Woods
bottomlands, Floodplains, Moist woods, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Orange Red, Dark Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Gold, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Orbicular
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Needs more water during establishment, Needs Very high moisture
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
breathing problems, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Sap
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Animal Feed, Application in Furniture, Shelterbelt, Tea-like beverage can be brewed
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges
Feature Plant, Landscape, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ABELIA mosanensis
PLATANUS occidentalis
Common Name
Glossy abelia
American Planetree, American Sycamore, Eastern Sycamore, Buttonwood or Buttonball Tree
In Hindi
Abelia
अमेरिकी गूलर
In German
Abelia
Amerikanische Platane
In French
Abelia
Platanus occidentalis
In Spanish
Abelia
Platanus occidentalis
In Greek
Αμπέλια
Platanus occidentalis
In Portuguese
Abelia
Platanus occidentalis
In Polish
Abelia
Platan zachodni
In Latin
Abelia
Platanus orientalis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Scrophulariales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Platanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Caprifolioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Abelia and American Sycamore
Season and care of Abelia and American Sycamore is important to know. While considering everything about Abelia and American Sycamore Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abelia season is Not Available and American Sycamore season is Not Available. The type of soil for Abelia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for American Sycamore is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Abelia is Acidic, Neutral and for American Sycamore is Acidic, Neutral.
Abelia and American Sycamore Physical Information
Abelia and American Sycamore physical information is very important for comparison. Abelia height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas American Sycamore height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,980.00 cm. The color specification of Abelia and American Sycamore are as follows:
Abelia flower color: Not Available
Abelia leaf color: Not Available
American Sycamore flower color: Orange Red and Dark Salmon
- American Sycamore leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Abelia and American Sycamore
Care of Abelia and American Sycamore include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abelia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and American Sycamore pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Abelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Sycamore needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.