Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Tree
  
Origin
North America, Canada
  
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada
  
Types
North American sycamore, Middle Eastern sycamore ,The British sycamore
  
Chinese kousa dogwood, Blue Shadow kousa, Weaver's Weeping dogwood
  
Habitat
bottomlands, Floodplains, Moist woods, Mountains
  
gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
  
4-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-3
  
8-1
  
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
  
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Spreading
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
2,130.00 cm
  
21
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Orange Red, Dark Salmon
  
White, Ivory
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
  
Purple, Black
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Tan
  
Burgundy
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
  
Oval
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Not Available
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring
  
Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
  
Cold climate, Soil Compaction
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment, Needs Very high moisture
  
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, occasional watering once established
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Moist, Well drained
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune once the plant is tall enough
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
  
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
  
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
  
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
  
Humidity, Light Frost
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds, Not Available
  
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
  
Allergy
breathing problems, Skin irritation
  
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
For treating wrinkles, Makes teeth white, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
  
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
Acne, Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Nutrients, Weight loss
  
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Sap
  
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Application in Furniture, Shelterbelt, Tea-like beverage can be brewed
  
Application in Handicrafts, Decoration Purposes, Grown for shade, 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, Foundation, Mixed Border
  
Botanical Name
PLATANUS occidentalis
  
CORNUS alternifolia
  
Common Name
American Planetree, American Sycamore, Eastern Sycamore, Buttonwood or Buttonball Tree
  
Alternate-leaved Dogwood, Pagoda Dogwood
  
In Hindi
अमेरिकी गूलर
  
Cornus
  
In German
Amerikanische Platane
  
Wechselblättriger Hartriegel
  
In French
Platanus occidentalis
  
Cornus
  
In Spanish
Platanus occidentalis
  
Cornus alternifolia
  
In Greek
Platanus occidentalis
  
Cornus
  
In Portuguese
Platanus occidentalis
  
Cornus
  
In Polish
Platan zachodni
  
Dereń
  
In Latin
Platanus orientalis
  
Cornus
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Scrophulariales
  
Cornales
  
Family
Platanaceae
  
Cornaceae
  
Genus
Platanus
  
Cornus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of American Sycamore and Pagoda Dogwood
Season and care of American Sycamore and Pagoda Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about American Sycamore and Pagoda Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Sycamore season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pagoda Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for American Sycamore is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pagoda Dogwood is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for American Sycamore is Acidic, Neutral and for Pagoda Dogwood is Acidic.
American Sycamore and Pagoda Dogwood Physical Information
American Sycamore and Pagoda Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. American Sycamore height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,980.00 cm whereas Pagoda Dogwood height is 550.00 cm and width 490.00 cm. The color specification of American Sycamore and Pagoda Dogwood are as follows:
American Sycamore flower color: Orange Red and Dark Salmon
American Sycamore leaf color: Green and Light Green
Pagoda Dogwood flower color: White and Ivory
- Pagoda Dogwood leaf color: Green
Care of American Sycamore and Pagoda Dogwood
Care of American Sycamore and Pagoda Dogwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Sycamore pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pagoda Dogwood pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves and Prune once the plant is tall enough. In summer American Sycamore needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pagoda Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.