Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
North America, Canada
Hybrid origin, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
North American sycamore, Middle Eastern sycamore ,The British sycamore
White lily, orange lily, Lily of the valley
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
bottomlands, Floodplains, Moist woods, Mountains
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
2-8
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
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Orange Red, Dark Salmon
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gold, Pink, Rose, Peach, Burgundy, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
Yellow green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Tan
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment, Needs Very high moisture
Do Not over Water
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, Sand
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 in early spring, Prune in fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, Fertilize only when soil is poor, Organic Flower Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
Aphids, Lily Beetle, Stem canker
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Not Available
Birds, Hummingbirds, Not Available, Snails
Allergy
breathing problems, Skin irritation
Mild Allergen, Not Available, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Fixes Nitrogen, Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Burns, Diuretic, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Sap
Whole plant
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Application in Furniture, Shelterbelt, Tea-like beverage can be brewed
Application in Handicrafts, Basketary, Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Landscape, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PLATANUS occidentalis
LILIUM
Common Name
American Planetree, American Sycamore, Eastern Sycamore, Buttonwood or Buttonball Tree
Lily
In Hindi
अमेरिकी गूलर
लिली
In German
Amerikanische Platane
Lilie
In French
Platanus occidentalis
Lis
In Spanish
Platanus occidentalis
Lirio
In Greek
Platanus occidentalis
Κρίνος
In Portuguese
Platanus occidentalis
Lírio
In Polish
Platan zachodni
Lilia
In Latin
Platanus orientalis
lilium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Liliales
Family
Platanaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Lilieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Lilioideae
Season and Care of American Sycamore and Trumpet Lily
Season and care of American Sycamore and Trumpet Lily is important to know. While considering everything about American Sycamore and Trumpet Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Sycamore season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Trumpet Lily season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for American Sycamore is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Trumpet Lily is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Sycamore is Acidic, Neutral and for Trumpet Lily is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
American Sycamore and Trumpet Lily Physical Information
American Sycamore and Trumpet Lily physical information is very important for comparison. American Sycamore height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,980.00 cm whereas Trumpet Lily height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of American Sycamore and Trumpet Lily are as follows:
American Sycamore flower color: Orange Red and Dark Salmon
American Sycamore leaf color: Green and Light Green
Trumpet Lily flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gold, Pink, Rose, Peach, Burgundy and Bronze
- Trumpet Lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of American Sycamore and Trumpet Lily
Care of American Sycamore and Trumpet Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Sycamore pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Trumpet Lily pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in fall and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer American Sycamore needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Trumpet Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.