Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
North America, Canada
China, Japan
Types
North American sycamore, Middle Eastern sycamore ,The British sycamore
Juniperus Communis, Juniperus brevifolia, Juniperus brevifolia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
bottomlands, Floodplains, Moist woods, Mountains
Sandy areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-9
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
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
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Orange Red, Dark Salmon
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Tan
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment, Needs Very high moisture
Needs very little water
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune back the growing tips, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
None
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Not Available
Wildlife
Allergy
breathing problems, Skin irritation
Headache, Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Pollen, Rhinitis, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Borders, Showy Purposes
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
Antibacterial, Arthritis, Eczema, Psoriasis, Rheumatism, Snakebite
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Sap
Not Available
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Application in Furniture, Shelterbelt, Tea-like beverage can be brewed
Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Landscape, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
PLATANUS occidentalis
JUNIPERUS chinensis 'Blue Point'
Common Name
American Planetree, American Sycamore, Eastern Sycamore, Buttonwood or Buttonball Tree
Blue point juniper
In Hindi
अमेरिकी गूलर
Blue point juniper tree
In German
Amerikanische Platane
Blauer Punkt Wacholder
In French
Platanus occidentalis
Point bleu genévrier
In Spanish
Platanus occidentalis
enebro punto azul
In Greek
Platanus occidentalis
δέντρο αρκεύθου μπλε σημείο
In Portuguese
Platanus occidentalis
zimbro do ponto azul
In Polish
Platan zachodni
Niebieski punkt drzewa jałowca
In Latin
Platanus orientalis
Blue Point juniperi:
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Pinales
Family
Platanaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Applicable
Season and Care of American Sycamore and Blue Point Juniper
Season and care of American Sycamore and Blue Point Juniper is important to know. While considering everything about American Sycamore and Blue Point Juniper Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Sycamore season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Point Juniper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for American Sycamore is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blue Point Juniper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Sycamore is Acidic, Neutral and for Blue Point Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
American Sycamore and Blue Point Juniper Physical Information
American Sycamore and Blue Point Juniper physical information is very important for comparison. American Sycamore height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,980.00 cm whereas Blue Point Juniper height is 365.76 cm and width 243.84 cm. The color specification of American Sycamore and Blue Point Juniper are as follows:
American Sycamore flower color: Orange Red and Dark Salmon
American Sycamore leaf color: Green and Light Green
Blue Point Juniper flower color: Not Available
- Blue Point Juniper leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of American Sycamore and Blue Point Juniper
Care of American Sycamore and Blue Point Juniper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Sycamore pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Point Juniper pruning is done Prune back the growing tips, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer American Sycamore needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Point Juniper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.