Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Canada
Hybrid origin
Types
North American sycamore, Middle Eastern sycamore ,The British sycamore
Victoria Rhubarb
Colorado Red Rhubarb
Turkish Rhubarb
Habitat
bottomlands, Floodplains, Moist woods, Mountains
gardens, Grassland, Humid climates, Tropical regions, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-8
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
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Orange Red, Dark Salmon
Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
Burgundy
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Tan
Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment, Needs Very high moisture
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
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
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
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
breathing problems, Skin irritation
Skin irritation
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Sap
Whole plant
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Application in Furniture, Shelterbelt, Tea-like beverage can be brewed
Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant
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, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PLATANUS occidentalis
RHEUM 'Ace of Hearts'
Common Name
American Planetree, American Sycamore, Eastern Sycamore, Buttonwood or Buttonball Tree
Ace of Hearts Ornamental Rhubarb, Ornamental Rhubarb
In Hindi
अमेरिकी गूलर
सजावटी प्रकार का फल
In German
Amerikanische Platane
Ornamental Rhabarber
In French
Platanus occidentalis
rhubarbe ornementale
In Spanish
Platanus occidentalis
Ornamental de ruibarbo
In Greek
Platanus occidentalis
καλλωπιστικά Ραβέντι
In Portuguese
Platanus occidentalis
ornamental ruibarbo
In Polish
Platan zachodni
ozdobne Rabarbar
In Latin
Platanus orientalis
decentius Rhubarb
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Scrophulariales
Caryophyllales
Family
Platanaceae
Polygonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of American Sycamore and Ornamental Rhubarb
Season and care of American Sycamore and Ornamental Rhubarb is important to know. While considering everything about American Sycamore and Ornamental Rhubarb Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Sycamore season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ornamental Rhubarb season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for American Sycamore is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ornamental Rhubarb is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for American Sycamore is Acidic, Neutral and for Ornamental Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
American Sycamore and Ornamental Rhubarb Physical Information
American Sycamore and Ornamental Rhubarb physical information is very important for comparison. American Sycamore height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,980.00 cm whereas Ornamental Rhubarb height is 71.10 cm and width 81.30 cm. The color specification of American Sycamore and Ornamental Rhubarb are as follows:
American Sycamore flower color: Orange Red and Dark Salmon
American Sycamore leaf color: Green and Light Green
Ornamental Rhubarb flower color: Light Pink
- Ornamental Rhubarb leaf color: Green and Dark Red
Care of American Sycamore and Ornamental Rhubarb
Care of American Sycamore and Ornamental Rhubarb include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Sycamore pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ornamental Rhubarb 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 Ornamental Rhubarb needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.