Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
American Sycamore, Arizona Sycamore
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Floodplains, River side, Stream side
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
8-15
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Sandy Brown
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Grass like
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Not Available
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water every two or three days during warmer months, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
None
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Asthma, Eye irritation, Skin irritation
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cough, Dysentry, Pain killer
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
PLATANUS racemosa
BAMBUSA multiplex 'Alphonso-Karrii'
Common Name
California Sycamore
Alphonse Karr Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo
In Hindi
कैलिफोर्निया गूलर
अल्फोंस Karr बांस
In German
California sycamore
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In French
californie sycomore
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In Spanish
california sicómoro
Alphonse Karr Bambú
In Greek
Καλιφόρνια συκομουριά
Alphonse Karr Μπαμπού
In Portuguese
califórnia sicômoro
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In Polish
california jawor
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In Latin
california sycomoros
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Family
Platanaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Bambuseae
Subfamily
Not Available
Bambusoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of California Sycamore and Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Season and care of California Sycamore and Alphonse Karr Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about California Sycamore and Alphonse Karr Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. California Sycamore season is Not Available and Alphonse Karr Bamboo season is Not Available. The type of soil for California Sycamore is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for California Sycamore is Acidic, Neutral and for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
California Sycamore and Alphonse Karr Bamboo Physical Information
California Sycamore and Alphonse Karr Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. California Sycamore height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Alphonse Karr Bamboo height is 460.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of California Sycamore and Alphonse Karr Bamboo are as follows:
California Sycamore flower color: Yellow
California Sycamore leaf color: Light Green
Alphonse Karr Bamboo flower color: Not Available
- Alphonse Karr Bamboo leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of California Sycamore and Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Care of California Sycamore and Alphonse Karr Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. California Sycamore pruning is done Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches, Remove short branches and Remove short twigs and Alphonse Karr Bamboo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer California Sycamore needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alphonse Karr Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.