Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Canada
North America, Northwestern United States
Types
North American sycamore, Middle Eastern sycamore ,The British sycamore
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
bottomlands, Floodplains, Moist woods, Mountains
Forests, gardens, Open Forest, Tropical regions, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-9
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
A3, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Orange Red, Dark Salmon
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Tan
Red, Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Wet Site
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
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires watering in the growing season, 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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune every year, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
Billbugs, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
breathing problems, Skin irritation
no allergic reactions
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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Sap
Not Available
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Application in Furniture, Shelterbelt, Tea-like beverage can be brewed
Not Available
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, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
PLATANUS occidentalis
ACER circinatum
Common Name
American Planetree, American Sycamore, Eastern Sycamore, Buttonwood or Buttonball Tree
Oregon Vine Maple, Vine Maple
In Hindi
अमेरिकी गूलर
बेल मेपल
In German
Amerikanische Platane
Wein-Ahorn
In French
Platanus occidentalis
Maple Vine
In Spanish
Platanus occidentalis
arce vid
In Greek
Platanus occidentalis
αμπέλου Maple
In Portuguese
Platanus occidentalis
bordo de videira
In Polish
Platan zachodni
Vine Maple
In Latin
Platanus orientalis
vitis Maple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Sapindales
Family
Platanaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Hippocastanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of American Sycamore and Vine Maple
Season and care of American Sycamore and Vine Maple is important to know. While considering everything about American Sycamore and Vine Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Sycamore season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Vine Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for American Sycamore is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Vine Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Sycamore is Acidic, Neutral and for Vine Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
American Sycamore and Vine Maple Physical Information
American Sycamore and Vine Maple physical information is very important for comparison. American Sycamore height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,980.00 cm whereas Vine Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of American Sycamore and Vine Maple are as follows:
American Sycamore flower color: Orange Red and Dark Salmon
American Sycamore leaf color: Green and Light Green
Vine Maple flower color: White and Purple
- Vine Maple leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of American Sycamore and Vine Maple
Care of American Sycamore and Vine Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Sycamore pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Vine Maple pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune every year, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove deadheads. In summer American Sycamore needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Vine Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.