Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
California
Hybrid origin
Types
American Sycamore, Arizona Sycamore
Astilbe biternata, Astilbe chinensis, Astilbe thunbergii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Floodplains, River side, Stream side
Mountain tops, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Sandy Brown
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Cone shaped
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Divison, 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, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
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
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root knot nematode, Scorch, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma, Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Borders, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent weeds
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cough, Dysentry, Pain killer
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PLATANUS racemosa
ASTILBE 'Bridal Veil' ('('Brautschleier')')
Common Name
California Sycamore
Astilbe, Bridal Veil Astilbe
In Hindi
कैलिफोर्निया गूलर
Astilbe
In German
California sycamore
Prachtspieren
In French
californie sycomore
Astilbe
In Spanish
california sicómoro
Astilbe
In Greek
Καλιφόρνια συκομουριά
astilbe
In Portuguese
califórnia sicômoro
astilbe
In Polish
california jawor
astilbe
In Latin
california sycomoros
Artemisia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Platanaceae
Saxifragaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of California Sycamore and Astilbe
Wondering what are the properties of California Sycamore and Astilbe? We provide you with everything About California Sycamore and Astilbe. California Sycamore doesn't have thorns and Astilbe doesn't have thorns. Also California Sycamore does not have fragrant flowers. California Sycamore has allergic reactions like Asthma, Eye irritation and Skin irritation and Astilbe has allergic reactions like Asthma, Eye irritation and Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of California Sycamore and Astilbe and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of California Sycamore and Astilbe
Season and care of California Sycamore and Astilbe is important to know. While considering everything about California Sycamore and Astilbe Care, growing season is an essential factor. California Sycamore season is Not Available and Astilbe season is Not Available. The type of soil for California Sycamore is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Astilbe is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for California Sycamore is Acidic, Neutral and for Astilbe is Acidic, Neutral.
California Sycamore and Astilbe Physical Information
California Sycamore and Astilbe physical information is very important for comparison. California Sycamore height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Astilbe height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of California Sycamore and Astilbe are as follows:
California Sycamore flower color: Yellow
California Sycamore leaf color: Light Green
Astilbe flower color: White
- Astilbe leaf color: Green
Care of California Sycamore and Astilbe
Care of California Sycamore and Astilbe 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 Astilbe pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead flowers. In summer California Sycamore needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Astilbe needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.