Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
California
Hybrid origin
Types
American Sycamore, Arizona Sycamore
Benediction lungwort, Excalibur lungwort
Habitat
Floodplains, River side, Stream side
Forest edges, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Pink, Rose, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Sandy Brown
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Lung shaped
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water
Water when soil is dry, when new, water every week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Adequately
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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
Powdery mildew, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma, Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cough, Dysentry, Pain killer
Astringent, Demulcent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Homeopathy, Opthalmic, Resolvent
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PLATANUS racemosa
PULMONARIA 'Berries and Cream' PP10597
Common Name
California Sycamore
Berries and Cream Lungwort, Lungwort
In Hindi
कैलिफोर्निया गूलर
Lungwort
In German
California sycamore
Lungenkraut
In French
californie sycomore
pulmonaire
In Spanish
california sicómoro
Lungwort
In Greek
Καλιφόρνια συκομουριά
Lungwort
In Portuguese
califórnia sicômoro
pulmonária
In Polish
california jawor
płucnik
In Latin
california sycomoros
Lungwort
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Ascomycota
Class
Magnoliopsida
Ascomycetes
Order
Proteales
Peltigerales
Family
Platanaceae
Boraginaceae
Genus
Platanus
Pulmonaria
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Boragineae
Subfamily
Not Available
Boraginoideae
Season and Care of California Sycamore and Lungwort
Season and care of California Sycamore and Lungwort is important to know. While considering everything about California Sycamore and Lungwort Care, growing season is an essential factor. California Sycamore season is Not Available and Lungwort season is Not Available. The type of soil for California Sycamore is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lungwort is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for California Sycamore is Acidic, Neutral and for Lungwort is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
California Sycamore and Lungwort Physical Information
California Sycamore and Lungwort physical information is very important for comparison. California Sycamore height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Lungwort height is 25.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of California Sycamore and Lungwort are as follows:
California Sycamore flower color: Yellow
California Sycamore leaf color: Light Green
Lungwort flower color: Pink, Rose and Blue Violet
- Lungwort leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Silver
Care of California Sycamore and Lungwort
Care of California Sycamore and Lungwort 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 Lungwort 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 Lungwort needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Adequately.