Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
North America, Canada
North America
Types
North American sycamore, Middle Eastern sycamore ,The British sycamore
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
bottomlands, Floodplains, Moist woods, Mountains
Deciduous forests, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-7
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
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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color
Orange Red, Dark Salmon
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Tan
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
Scale-like imbricate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Late Winter, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment, Needs Very high moisture
Does not require water in summer, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium
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
Well drained
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
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Not Available
Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Allergy
breathing problems, Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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
Appetizer, Diaphoretic, Disinfectant, Diuretic, Hemostatic, Hepatic, Laxative, Sedative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Sap
Fruits, Leaves, Shoots
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Application in Furniture, Shelterbelt, Tea-like beverage can be brewed
Air freshner, Pesticide, Repellent, Shelterbelt, Showy Purposes, Wax, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Landscape, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
PLATANUS occidentalis
JUNIPERUS scopulorum 'Skyrocket'
Common Name
American Planetree, American Sycamore, Eastern Sycamore, Buttonwood or Buttonball Tree
Skyrocket Juniper
In Hindi
अमेरिकी गूलर
skyrocket juniper
In German
Amerikanische Platane
die Höhe schnellen Wacholder
In French
Platanus occidentalis
monter en flèche genévrier
In Spanish
Platanus occidentalis
dispararse enebro
In Greek
Platanus occidentalis
ανεβάσει στα ύψη αρκεύθου
In Portuguese
Platanus occidentalis
foguete zimbro
In Polish
Platan zachodni
jałowiec Skyrocket
In Latin
Platanus orientalis
skyrocket iuniperorum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Pinales
Family
Platanaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Cupressoideae
Season and Care of American Sycamore and Skyrocket Juniper
Season and care of American Sycamore and Skyrocket Juniper is important to know. While considering everything about American Sycamore and Skyrocket Juniper Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Sycamore season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Skyrocket Juniper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for American Sycamore is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Skyrocket Juniper is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for American Sycamore is Acidic, Neutral and for Skyrocket Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
American Sycamore and Skyrocket Juniper Physical Information
American Sycamore and Skyrocket Juniper physical information is very important for comparison. American Sycamore height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,980.00 cm whereas Skyrocket Juniper height is 460.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of American Sycamore and Skyrocket Juniper are as follows:
American Sycamore flower color: Orange Red and Dark Salmon
American Sycamore leaf color: Green and Light Green
Skyrocket Juniper flower color: Not Available
- Skyrocket Juniper leaf color: Blue Green
Care of American Sycamore and Skyrocket Juniper
Care of American Sycamore and Skyrocket Juniper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Sycamore pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Skyrocket Juniper 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 Skyrocket Juniper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.