Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Canada
China
Types
North American sycamore, Middle Eastern sycamore ,The British sycamore
European Barberry, Japanese Barberry,
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
bottomlands, Floodplains, Moist woods, Mountains
Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
Not Available
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
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Orange Red, Dark Salmon
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Tan
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment, Needs Very high moisture
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
breathing problems, Skin irritation
Itchiness, Stomach burn
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Beautification
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
Diarrhea, High blood pressure, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
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, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Landscape, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
PLATANUS occidentalis
BERBERIS soulieana
Common Name
American Planetree, American Sycamore, Eastern Sycamore, Buttonwood or Buttonball Tree
Barberry
In Hindi
अमेरिकी गूलर
Burberry
In German
Amerikanische Platane
Burberry
In French
Platanus occidentalis
Burberry
In Spanish
Platanus occidentalis
Burberry
In Greek
Platanus occidentalis
Burberry
In Portuguese
Platanus occidentalis
Burberry
In Polish
Platan zachodni
kwaśnica
In Latin
Platanus orientalis
Barberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Ranunculales
Family
Platanaceae
Berberidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of American Sycamore and Barberry
Season and care of American Sycamore and Barberry is important to know. While considering everything about American Sycamore and Barberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Sycamore season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Barberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for American Sycamore is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Barberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Sycamore is Acidic, Neutral and for Barberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
American Sycamore and Barberry Physical Information
American Sycamore and Barberry physical information is very important for comparison. American Sycamore height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,980.00 cm whereas Barberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of American Sycamore and Barberry are as follows:
American Sycamore flower color: Orange Red and Dark Salmon
American Sycamore leaf color: Green and Light Green
Barberry flower color: Yellow
- Barberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of American Sycamore and Barberry
Care of American Sycamore and Barberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Sycamore pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Barberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer American Sycamore needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Barberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.