Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Herb, Tender Perennial
Origin
California
Mediterranean
Types
American Sycamore, Arizona Sycamore
Lodden Blue, Royal Velve, Melissa, Sachet, Sharon Roberts etc
Habitat
Floodplains, River side, Stream side
Grassland, Hillside, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
8-10
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Sandy Brown
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gray, Silver
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Oblong
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water
Does not require lot of watering, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Armillaria mellea, Cecidomia, Cuscuta, Gray mold, Meligetes, Phoma, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Sophronia Humerella
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Diarrhea, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cough, Dysentry, Pain killer
Acne, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees
Container, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PLATANUS racemosa
LAVANDULA multifida
Common Name
California Sycamore
Lavender
In Hindi
कैलिफोर्निया गूलर
Lavender
In German
California sycamore
Lavendel
In French
californie sycomore
Lavande
In Spanish
california sicómoro
Lavanda
In Greek
Καλιφόρνια συκομουριά
λεβάντα
In Portuguese
califórnia sicômoro
Lavanda
In Polish
california jawor
Lawenda
In Latin
california sycomoros
Lavendula
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Platanaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Lavanduleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of California Sycamore and Lavender
Season and care of California Sycamore and Lavender is important to know. While considering everything about California Sycamore and Lavender Care, growing season is an essential factor. California Sycamore season is Not Available and Lavender season is Not Available. The type of soil for California Sycamore is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lavender is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for California Sycamore is Acidic, Neutral and for Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline.
California Sycamore and Lavender Physical Information
California Sycamore and Lavender physical information is very important for comparison. California Sycamore height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Lavender height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of California Sycamore and Lavender are as follows:
California Sycamore flower color: Yellow
California Sycamore leaf color: Light Green
Lavender flower color: Blue Violet
- Lavender leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Care of California Sycamore and Lavender
Care of California Sycamore and Lavender 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 Lavender pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in spring and Prune to control growth. In summer California Sycamore needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lavender needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.