Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
North America, Canada
Types
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
North American sycamore, Middle Eastern sycamore ,The British sycamore
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
bottomlands, Floodplains, Moist woods, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Crimson, Orange Red
Orange Red, Dark Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gold, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Orbicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
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, Wildlife
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Sap
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Landscape, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
PLATANUS occidentalis
Common Name
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
American Planetree, American Sycamore, Eastern Sycamore, Buttonwood or Buttonball Tree
In Hindi
बोतल ट्री
अमेरिकी गूलर
In German
Flaschenbaum
Amerikanische Platane
In French
Bouteille Arbre
Platanus occidentalis
In Spanish
Árbol de la botella
Platanus occidentalis
In Greek
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
Platanus occidentalis
In Portuguese
Bottle Tree
Platanus occidentalis
In Polish
Butelka Drzewo
Platan zachodni
In Latin
Utrem ligno
Platanus orientalis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Scrophulariales
Family
Sterculiaceae
Platanaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Platanus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Sterculieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Bottle Tree and American Sycamore
Season and care of Bottle Tree and American Sycamore is important to know. While considering everything about Bottle Tree and American Sycamore Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottle Tree season is Spring and Summer and American Sycamore season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand and for American Sycamore is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for American Sycamore is Acidic, Neutral.
Bottle Tree and American Sycamore Physical Information
Bottle Tree and American Sycamore physical information is very important for comparison. Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas American Sycamore height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,980.00 cm. The color specification of Bottle Tree and American Sycamore are as follows:
Bottle Tree flower color: Crimson and Orange Red
Bottle Tree leaf color: Not Available
American Sycamore flower color: Orange Red and Dark Salmon
- American Sycamore leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Bottle Tree and American Sycamore
Care of Bottle Tree and American Sycamore include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bottle Tree pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and American Sycamore pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bottle Tree 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.