Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Canada
Southeastern United States
Types
North American sycamore, Middle Eastern sycamore ,The British sycamore
it is a variety of pine
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
bottomlands, Floodplains, Moist woods, Mountains
Fields
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
H1
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Orange Red, Dark Salmon
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Tan
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment, Needs Very high moisture
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Lots of watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
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
Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount, High-phosphorous fertilizers used, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
Bark beetles, Beetles, Black root rot, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
None
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Not Available
Birds
Allergy
breathing problems, Skin irritation
Asthma, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
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
Stem
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Application in Furniture, Shelterbelt, Tea-like beverage can be brewed
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Wood is used for making 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
PINUS taeda
Common Name
American Planetree, American Sycamore, Eastern Sycamore, Buttonwood or Buttonball Tree
Loblolly Pine
In Hindi
अमेरिकी गूलर
loblolly pine
In German
Amerikanische Platane
Weihrauchkiefer
In French
Platanus occidentalis
pin à encens
In Spanish
Platanus occidentalis
pino taeda
In Greek
Platanus occidentalis
loblolly πεύκο
In Portuguese
Platanus occidentalis
Pinus taeda
In Polish
Platan zachodni
Loblolly sosna
In Latin
Platanus orientalis
pinea taeda
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Pinales
Family
Platanaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of American Sycamore and Loblolly Pine
Season and care of American Sycamore and Loblolly Pine is important to know. While considering everything about American Sycamore and Loblolly Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Sycamore season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Loblolly Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for American Sycamore is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Loblolly Pine is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Sycamore is Acidic, Neutral and for Loblolly Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
American Sycamore and Loblolly Pine Physical Information
American Sycamore and Loblolly Pine physical information is very important for comparison. American Sycamore height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,980.00 cm whereas Loblolly Pine height is 1,830.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of American Sycamore and Loblolly Pine are as follows:
American Sycamore flower color: Orange Red and Dark Salmon
American Sycamore leaf color: Green and Light Green
Loblolly Pine flower color: Not Available
- Loblolly Pine leaf color: Green
Care of American Sycamore and Loblolly Pine
Care of American Sycamore and Loblolly Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Sycamore pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Loblolly Pine pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth. In summer American Sycamore needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Loblolly Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Lots of watering.