Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Canada
China
Types
North American sycamore, Middle Eastern sycamore ,The British sycamore
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
bottomlands, Floodplains, Moist woods, Mountains
Mountains, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-9
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
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Orange Red, Dark Salmon
Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
Red, Blue, Green, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Tan
Red, Orange, Pink
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment, Needs Very high moisture
Average Water Needs, Water once every two or three weeks, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
Insects, Red blotch, Rodent
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought, Frost
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Not Available
Birds
Allergy
breathing problems, Skin irritation
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, 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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Sap
Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Application in Furniture, Shelterbelt, Tea-like beverage can be brewed
Application in Furniture, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used in biomass, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Landscape, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PLATANUS occidentalis
PISTACIA chinensis
Common Name
American Planetree, American Sycamore, Eastern Sycamore, Buttonwood or Buttonball Tree
Chinese Mastic, Chinese Pistachio
In Hindi
अमेरिकी गूलर
चीनी पिस्ता
In German
Amerikanische Platane
chinesische Pistazie
In French
Platanus occidentalis
pistache chinois
In Spanish
Platanus occidentalis
pistacho chino
In Greek
Platanus occidentalis
Κινέζοι Φιστίκι
In Portuguese
Platanus occidentalis
Pistache chinês
In Polish
Platan zachodni
Chiński Pistacje
In Latin
Platanus orientalis
LENTISCUS Chinese
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Sapindales
Family
Platanaceae
Anacardiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Rhoeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of American Sycamore and Chinese Pistachio
Season and care of American Sycamore and Chinese Pistachio is important to know. While considering everything about American Sycamore and Chinese Pistachio Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Sycamore season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chinese Pistachio season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for American Sycamore is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chinese Pistachio is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Sycamore is Acidic, Neutral and for Chinese Pistachio is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
American Sycamore and Chinese Pistachio Physical Information
American Sycamore and Chinese Pistachio physical information is very important for comparison. American Sycamore height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,980.00 cm whereas Chinese Pistachio height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of American Sycamore and Chinese Pistachio are as follows:
American Sycamore flower color: Orange Red and Dark Salmon
American Sycamore leaf color: Green and Light Green
Chinese Pistachio flower color: Red and Green
- Chinese Pistachio leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of American Sycamore and Chinese Pistachio
Care of American Sycamore and Chinese Pistachio include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Sycamore pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chinese Pistachio pruning is done 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 Chinese Pistachio needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.