Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
California
China, Japan, Korea
Types
American Sycamore, Arizona Sycamore
Amanogawa , Shirotae , Shogetsu
Habitat
Floodplains, River side, Stream side
Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
6-8
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Sandy Brown
Gold, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Pinnate
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
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 to control shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Borers, Caterpillars, Scale insects, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Asthma, Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Cottage Garden, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cough, Dysentry, Pain killer
anti viral, Anti-oxidant
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Grown for shade, Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PLATANUS racemosa
PRUNUS serrulata 'Kwanzan'
Common Name
California Sycamore
Kwanzan Cherry
In Hindi
कैलिफोर्निया गूलर
Kwanzan Cherry
In German
California sycamore
Kwanzan Cherry
In French
californie sycomore
Kwanzan Cherry
In Spanish
california sicómoro
Kwanzan Cherry
In Greek
Καλιφόρνια συκομουριά
Kwanzan Cherry
In Portuguese
califórnia sicômoro
Árvore de cereja
In Polish
california jawor
Wiśnia drzewa
In Latin
california sycomoros
Kwanzan Cherry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Platanaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of California Sycamore and Kwanzan Cherry
Wondering what are the properties of California Sycamore and Kwanzan Cherry? We provide you with everything About California Sycamore and Kwanzan Cherry. California Sycamore doesn't have thorns and Kwanzan Cherry 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 Kwanzan Cherry 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 Kwanzan Cherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of California Sycamore and Kwanzan Cherry
Season and care of California Sycamore and Kwanzan Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about California Sycamore and Kwanzan Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. California Sycamore season is Not Available and Kwanzan Cherry season is Not Available. The type of soil for California Sycamore is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kwanzan Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for California Sycamore is Acidic, Neutral and for Kwanzan Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
California Sycamore and Kwanzan Cherry Physical Information
California Sycamore and Kwanzan Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. California Sycamore height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Kwanzan Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of California Sycamore and Kwanzan Cherry are as follows:
California Sycamore flower color: Yellow
California Sycamore leaf color: Light Green
Kwanzan Cherry flower color: Pink
- Kwanzan Cherry leaf color: Green and Plum
Care of California Sycamore and Kwanzan Cherry
Care of California Sycamore and Kwanzan Cherry 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 Kwanzan Cherry pruning is done prune to control shape, 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 Kwanzan Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.