Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Tree
  
Origin
California
  
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
  
Types
American Sycamore, Arizona Sycamore
  
Arrowwood Viburnum, American Cranberrybush, European Cranberrybush
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Floodplains, River side, Stream side
  
Rocky areas, Stream side, Woodlands
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
  
2-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-5
  
8-1
  
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, 18, 19, 20, 21
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,830.00 cm
  
22
Minimum Width
1,520.00 cm
  
10
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
  
Green, Light Yellow, Pink, Blue Violet, Black
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Sandy Brown
  
Red, Purple
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Toothed
  
Ovate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Not Available
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Not Available
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Not Available
  
Spring, Late Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water
  
Do not water frequently
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Ample Water
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Average Water
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Moderate
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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 limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Downy mildew, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Birds, Butterflies
  
Allergy
Asthma, Eye irritation, Skin irritation
  
no allergic reactions
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Food for birds, Wildlife, Windbreak
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cough, Dysentry, Pain killer
  
Asthma, Cramps, Diuretic, Fever, Nerve sedative, Palpitation
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
  
Flowers, Fruits
  
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Shade Trees
  
Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break
  
Botanical Name
PLATANUS racemosa
  
VIBURNUM lentago
  
Common Name
California Sycamore
  
Nannyberry
  
In Hindi
कैलिफोर्निया गूलर
  
Nannyberry
  
In German
California sycamore
  
Nannyberry
  
In French
californie sycomore
  
alisier
  
In Spanish
california sicómoro
  
Nannyberry
  
In Greek
Καλιφόρνια συκομουριά
  
Nannyberry
  
In Portuguese
califórnia sicômoro
  
Nannyberry
  
In Polish
california jawor
  
Nannyberry
  
In Latin
california sycomoros
  
Nannyberry
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Proteales
  
Dipsacales
  
Family
Platanaceae
  
Caprifoliaceae
  
Genus
Platanus
  
Viburnum
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of California Sycamore and Nannyberry
Season and care of California Sycamore and Nannyberry is important to know. While considering everything about California Sycamore and Nannyberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. California Sycamore season is Not Available and Nannyberry season is Not Available. The type of soil for California Sycamore is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Nannyberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for California Sycamore is Acidic, Neutral and for Nannyberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
California Sycamore and Nannyberry Physical Information
California Sycamore and Nannyberry physical information is very important for comparison. California Sycamore height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Nannyberry height is 370.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of California Sycamore and Nannyberry are as follows:
California Sycamore flower color: Yellow
California Sycamore leaf color: Light Green
Nannyberry flower color: White
- Nannyberry leaf color: Green
Care of California Sycamore and Nannyberry
Care of California Sycamore and Nannyberry 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 Nannyberry pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer California Sycamore needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Nannyberry needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.