Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Canada
Caribbean, South America
Types
North American sycamore, Middle Eastern sycamore ,The British sycamore
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Habitat
bottomlands, Floodplains, Moist woods, Mountains
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-13
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
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Orange Red, Dark Salmon
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Tan
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment, Needs Very high moisture
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
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
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 young trees into an open vase shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
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
Fruit Bats
Allergy
breathing problems, Skin irritation
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
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
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Sap
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Application in Furniture, Shelterbelt, Tea-like beverage can be brewed
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Landscape, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PLATANUS occidentalis
ANNONA squamosa
Common Name
American Planetree, American Sycamore, Eastern Sycamore, Buttonwood or Buttonball Tree
Sugar Apple
In Hindi
अमेरिकी गूलर
सीताफल
In German
Amerikanische Platane
Zuckerapfel
In French
Platanus occidentalis
Sugar Apple
In Spanish
Platanus occidentalis
Manzana de azúcar
In Greek
Platanus occidentalis
ζάχαρη της Apple
In Portuguese
Platanus occidentalis
Pinha
In Polish
Platan zachodni
Cukier Jabłko
In Latin
Platanus orientalis
Sugar Apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Magnoliales
Family
Platanaceae
Annonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Abreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Maloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of American Sycamore and Sugar Apple
Season and care of American Sycamore and Sugar Apple is important to know. While considering everything about American Sycamore and Sugar Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Sycamore season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sugar Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for American Sycamore is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Sycamore is Acidic, Neutral and for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
American Sycamore and Sugar Apple Physical Information
American Sycamore and Sugar Apple physical information is very important for comparison. American Sycamore height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,980.00 cm whereas Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of American Sycamore and Sugar Apple are as follows:
American Sycamore flower color: Orange Red and Dark Salmon
American Sycamore leaf color: Green and Light Green
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
- Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Care of American Sycamore and Sugar Apple
Care of American Sycamore and Sugar Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Sycamore pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape. In summer American Sycamore needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.