Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Origin
North America, Canada
Central Asia
Types
North American sycamore, Middle Eastern sycamore ,The British sycamore
Aceymac apple, Bailey Sweet apple, Dabinett apple, Nehou apple
Habitat
bottomlands, Floodplains, Moist woods, Mountains
Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
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
A1, A2, A3, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Orange Red, Dark Salmon
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
Green, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Tan
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Fall, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment, Needs Very high moisture
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
Aphids, Canker, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Not Available
Birds
Allergy
breathing problems, Skin irritation
Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Heart problems, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Sap
Fruits
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Application in Furniture, Shelterbelt, Tea-like beverage can be brewed
Used As Food, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Landscape, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
PLATANUS occidentalis
Malus domestica
Common Name
American Planetree, American Sycamore, Eastern Sycamore, Buttonwood or Buttonball Tree
Apple Tree
In Hindi
अमेरिकी गूलर
सेब का वृक्ष
In German
Amerikanische Platane
Apfelbaum
In French
Platanus occidentalis
Pommier
In Spanish
Platanus occidentalis
Manzano
In Greek
Platanus occidentalis
μηλιά
In Portuguese
Platanus occidentalis
Macieira
In Polish
Platan zachodni
jabłoń
In Latin
Platanus orientalis
Arbore
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Rosales
Family
Platanaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of American Sycamore and Apple Tree
Season and care of American Sycamore and Apple Tree is important to know. While considering everything about American Sycamore and Apple Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Sycamore season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Apple Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for American Sycamore is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Apple Tree is Loamy while the PH of soil for American Sycamore is Acidic, Neutral and for Apple Tree is Neutral.
American Sycamore and Apple Tree Physical Information
American Sycamore and Apple Tree physical information is very important for comparison. American Sycamore height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,980.00 cm whereas Apple Tree height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of American Sycamore and Apple Tree are as follows:
American Sycamore flower color: Orange Red and Dark Salmon
American Sycamore leaf color: Green and Light Green
Apple Tree flower color: White
- Apple Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of American Sycamore and Apple Tree
Care of American Sycamore and Apple Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Sycamore pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Apple Tree pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer American Sycamore needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Apple Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
