Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, Canada
Hybrid origin
Types
North American sycamore, Middle Eastern sycamore ,The British sycamore
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
bottomlands, Floodplains, Moist woods, Mountains
meadows, Pastures
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
7-15
AHS Heat Zone
9-3
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
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Orange Red, Dark Salmon
White, Yellow, Purple, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
Dark Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Tan
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment, Needs Very high moisture
Average Water Needs
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
Average
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, Well-rotted manure
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
Canker, Nematodes, Red blotch, Scale, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Not Available
Nematodes, White peach scale
Allergy
breathing problems, Skin irritation
Avoid during Pregnancy, Liver disease
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Good for skin and hair, Remove blemishes
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
Cough, Diarrhea, Gastritis, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Sap
Buds, Flowers
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Application in Furniture, Shelterbelt, Tea-like beverage can be brewed
Used as a nutritious food item, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Landscape, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PLATANUS occidentalis
Syzygium aromaticum
Common Name
American Planetree, American Sycamore, Eastern Sycamore, Buttonwood or Buttonball Tree
Clove
In Hindi
अमेरिकी गूलर
लौंग
In German
Amerikanische Platane
Nelke
In French
Platanus occidentalis
Clou de girofle
In Spanish
Platanus occidentalis
Clavo
In Greek
Platanus occidentalis
Σκελίδα σκόρδο
In Portuguese
Platanus occidentalis
dente de alho
In Polish
Platan zachodni
Ząbek
In Latin
Platanus orientalis
Castanea
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Myrtales
Family
Platanaceae
Musaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Syzygieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Myrtoideae
Season and Care of American Sycamore and Clove
Season and care of American Sycamore and Clove is important to know. While considering everything about American Sycamore and Clove Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Sycamore season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Clove season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for American Sycamore is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Clove is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Sycamore is Acidic, Neutral and for Clove is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
American Sycamore and Clove Physical Information
American Sycamore and Clove physical information is very important for comparison. American Sycamore height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,980.00 cm whereas Clove height is 300.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of American Sycamore and Clove are as follows:
American Sycamore flower color: Orange Red and Dark Salmon
American Sycamore leaf color: Green and Light Green
Clove flower color: White, Yellow, Purple and Brown
- Clove leaf color: Green
Care of American Sycamore and Clove
Care of American Sycamore and Clove include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Sycamore pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Clove 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 Clove needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.