Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Canada
Eastern Asia, China
Types
North American sycamore, Middle Eastern sycamore ,The British sycamore
Candleberry tree
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
bottomlands, Floodplains, Moist woods, Mountains
Saline Soils, Upland, Upland soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-10
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
H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Orange Red, Dark Salmon
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
White, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Tan
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment, Needs Very high moisture
Average Water Needs, Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Less fertilizing, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
breathing problems, Skin irritation
Nausea, Toxic, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Soil protection, soil stabilisation, Used to establish native woodland, Very little waste, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Boils
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Sap
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Application in Furniture, Shelterbelt, Tea-like beverage can be brewed
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used for its medicinal properties
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, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PLATANUS occidentalis
TRIADICA sebifera
Common Name
American Planetree, American Sycamore, Eastern Sycamore, Buttonwood or Buttonball Tree
Chinese Tallow
In Hindi
अमेरिकी गूलर
चीनी तेल
In German
Amerikanische Platane
chinesisch Talg
In French
Platanus occidentalis
chinesisch Talg
In Spanish
Platanus occidentalis
suif chinois
In Greek
Platanus occidentalis
κινέζικο ζωικό λίπος
In Portuguese
Platanus occidentalis
sebo chinesa
In Polish
Platan zachodni
chiński łój
In Latin
Platanus orientalis
Chinese adipe
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Malpighiales
Family
Platanaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Hippomaneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Euphorbioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of American Sycamore and Chinese Tallow
Season and care of American Sycamore and Chinese Tallow is important to know. While considering everything about American Sycamore and Chinese Tallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Sycamore season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chinese Tallow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for American Sycamore is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chinese Tallow is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Sycamore is Acidic, Neutral and for Chinese Tallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
American Sycamore and Chinese Tallow Physical Information
American Sycamore and Chinese Tallow physical information is very important for comparison. American Sycamore height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,980.00 cm whereas Chinese Tallow height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of American Sycamore and Chinese Tallow are as follows:
American Sycamore flower color: Orange Red and Dark Salmon
American Sycamore leaf color: Green and Light Green
Chinese Tallow flower color: Yellow
- Chinese Tallow leaf color: Green
Care of American Sycamore and Chinese Tallow
Care of American Sycamore and Chinese Tallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Sycamore pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chinese Tallow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer American Sycamore needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chinese Tallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.