Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent, Perennial
Origin
North America, Canada
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
North American sycamore, Middle Eastern sycamore ,The British sycamore
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
bottomlands, Floodplains, Moist woods, Mountains
Desert, Dry areas, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
12-15
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
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Orange Red, Dark Salmon
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Tan
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
breathing problems, Skin irritation
Skin rash
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
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Sap
Leaves
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Application in Furniture, Shelterbelt, Tea-like beverage can be brewed
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Landscape, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Dried Flower, Everlasting, Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PLATANUS occidentalis
DASYLIRION
Common Name
American Planetree, American Sycamore, Eastern Sycamore, Buttonwood or Buttonball Tree
Spoon flower, Common sotol
In Hindi
अमेरिकी गूलर
डेजर्ट चम्मच
In German
Amerikanische Platane
Esslöffel
In French
Platanus occidentalis
Desert cuillère
In Spanish
Platanus occidentalis
Desierto cuchara
In Greek
Platanus occidentalis
Desert κουτάλι
In Portuguese
Platanus occidentalis
colher Desert
In Polish
Platan zachodni
Desert łyżka
In Latin
Platanus orientalis
cochleari deserto
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Asparagales
Family
Platanaceae
Agavaceae
Genus
Platanus
Dasylirion
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Nolinoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of American Sycamore and Desert Spoon
Season and care of American Sycamore and Desert Spoon is important to know. While considering everything about American Sycamore and Desert Spoon Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Sycamore season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Desert Spoon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for American Sycamore is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Desert Spoon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Sycamore is Acidic, Neutral and for Desert Spoon is Neutral, Alkaline.
American Sycamore and Desert Spoon Physical Information
American Sycamore and Desert Spoon physical information is very important for comparison. American Sycamore height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,980.00 cm whereas Desert Spoon height is 270.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of American Sycamore and Desert Spoon are as follows:
American Sycamore flower color: Orange Red and Dark Salmon
American Sycamore leaf color: Green and Light Green
Desert Spoon flower color: Yellow
- Desert Spoon leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of American Sycamore and Desert Spoon
Care of American Sycamore and Desert Spoon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Sycamore pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Desert Spoon 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 Desert Spoon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.