Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
California
Southeastern Asia
Types
American Sycamore, Arizona Sycamore
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Floodplains, River side, Stream side
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
10-14
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow
Pink, Rose, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Sandy Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Oblovate
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water
Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Kidney Stone
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cough, Dysentry, Pain killer
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
PLATANUS racemosa
AVERRHOA carambola
Common Name
California Sycamore
Carambola, Starfruit
In Hindi
कैलिफोर्निया गूलर
carambola पेड़
In German
California sycamore
Sternfrucht Baum
In French
californie sycomore
arbre carambole
In Spanish
california sicómoro
árbol de carambola
In Greek
Καλιφόρνια συκομουριά
carambola δέντρο
In Portuguese
califórnia sicômoro
árvore de carambola
In Polish
california jawor
karambola drzewo
In Latin
california sycomoros
carambola ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Proteales
Oxalidales
Family
Platanaceae
Oxalidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of California Sycamore and Carambola
Wondering what are the properties of California Sycamore and Carambola? We provide you with everything About California Sycamore and Carambola. California Sycamore doesn't have thorns and Carambola 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 Carambola 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 Carambola and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of California Sycamore and Carambola
Season and care of California Sycamore and Carambola is important to know. While considering everything about California Sycamore and Carambola Care, growing season is an essential factor. California Sycamore season is Not Available and Carambola season is Not Available. The type of soil for California Sycamore is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Carambola is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for California Sycamore is Acidic, Neutral and for Carambola is Acidic, Neutral.
California Sycamore and Carambola Physical Information
California Sycamore and Carambola physical information is very important for comparison. California Sycamore height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of California Sycamore and Carambola are as follows:
California Sycamore flower color: Yellow
California Sycamore leaf color: Light Green
Carambola flower color: Pink, Rose and Violet
- Carambola leaf color: Green
Care of California Sycamore and Carambola
Care of California Sycamore and Carambola 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 Carambola pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer California Sycamore needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Carambola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.