Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
North America, Canada
Types
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
North American sycamore, Middle Eastern sycamore ,The British sycamore
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
bottomlands, Floodplains, Moist woods, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
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
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Orange Red, Dark Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gold, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Orbicular
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs more water during establishment, Needs Very high moisture
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
breathing problems, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Sap
Other Uses
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Animal Feed, Application in Furniture, Shelterbelt, Tea-like beverage can be brewed
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Feature Plant, Landscape, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PRUNUS padus
PLATANUS occidentalis
Common Name
Bird Cherry
American Planetree, American Sycamore, Eastern Sycamore, Buttonwood or Buttonball Tree
In Hindi
सुंदार वृक्ष
अमेरिकी गूलर
In German
Vogel Kirschbaum
Amerikanische Platane
In French
Oiseau Cherry Tree
Platanus occidentalis
In Spanish
Pájaro Cerezo
Platanus occidentalis
In Greek
Bird Cherry Tree
Platanus occidentalis
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
Platanus occidentalis
In Polish
Czeremcha drzewa
Platan zachodni
In Latin
Ave Ave ligno
Platanus orientalis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Scrophulariales
Family
Rosaceae
Platanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Acacieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Prunoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Bird Cherry and American Sycamore
Season and care of Bird Cherry and American Sycamore is important to know. While considering everything about Bird Cherry and American Sycamore Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bird Cherry season is Spring and American Sycamore season is Spring. The type of soil for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam and for American Sycamore is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for American Sycamore is Acidic, Neutral.
Bird Cherry and American Sycamore Physical Information
Bird Cherry and American Sycamore physical information is very important for comparison. Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas American Sycamore height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,980.00 cm. The color specification of Bird Cherry and American Sycamore are as follows:
Bird Cherry flower color: White
Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
American Sycamore flower color: Orange Red and Dark Salmon
- American Sycamore leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Bird Cherry and American Sycamore
Care of Bird Cherry and American Sycamore include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bird Cherry pruning is done Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and American Sycamore pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Sycamore needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.