Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Vegetable
  
Origin
North America, Canada
  
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
  
Types
North American sycamore, Middle Eastern sycamore ,The British sycamore
  
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
  
Habitat
bottomlands, Floodplains, Moist woods, Mountains
  
Loamy soils, Well Drained
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
  
4-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-3
  
8-1
  
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, 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
Upright/Erect
  
Not Available
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
2,130.00 cm
  
21
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Orange Red, Dark Salmon
  
White, Gold
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
  
Yellow green, Orange Red
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
  
Green, Purple
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Tan
  
Green, Purple
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
  
Lanceolate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring
  
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
  
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment, Needs Very high moisture
  
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Not Available
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Cut away fading foliage
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
14-14-14 Fertilizer, 8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
  
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
  
Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch, Thripes
  
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
  
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Not Available
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds, Not Available
  
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
  
Allergy
breathing problems, Skin irritation
  
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
  
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
  
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Sap
  
Shoots, Stem
  
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Application in Furniture, Shelterbelt, Tea-like beverage can be brewed
  
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Used for making wood alcohol
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
  
Sometimes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Landscape, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees
  
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
  
Botanical Name
PLATANUS occidentalis
  
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
  
Common Name
American Planetree, American Sycamore, Eastern Sycamore, Buttonwood or Buttonball Tree
  
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
  
In Hindi
अमेरिकी गूलर
  
शतावर
  
In German
Amerikanische Platane
  
Gemüsespargel
  
In French
Platanus occidentalis
  
Asperge
  
In Spanish
Platanus occidentalis
  
Asparagus
  
In Greek
Platanus occidentalis
  
σπαράγγι
  
In Portuguese
Platanus occidentalis
  
Asparagus
  
In Polish
Platan zachodni
  
Szparag lekarski
  
In Latin
Platanus orientalis
  
Asparagus
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Scrophulariales
  
Asparagales
  
Family
Platanaceae
  
Liliaceae
  
Genus
Platanus
  
Asparagus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Asparagoideae
  
Season and Care of American Sycamore and Asparagus
Season and care of American Sycamore and Asparagus is important to know. While considering everything about American Sycamore and Asparagus Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Sycamore season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Asparagus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for American Sycamore is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Asparagus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Sycamore is Acidic, Neutral and for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline.
American Sycamore and Asparagus Physical Information
American Sycamore and Asparagus physical information is very important for comparison. American Sycamore height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,980.00 cm whereas Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of American Sycamore and Asparagus are as follows:
American Sycamore flower color: Orange Red and Dark Salmon
American Sycamore leaf color: Green and Light Green
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
- Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of American Sycamore and Asparagus
Care of American Sycamore and Asparagus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Sycamore pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage. In summer American Sycamore needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Asparagus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.