Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
California
North America
Types
American Sycamore, Arizona Sycamore
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Floodplains, River side, Stream side
Forest margins, gardens, Roadsides, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
1-8
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Sandy Brown
Yellow, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water more in summer
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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 growth, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma, Eye irritation, Skin irritation
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cough, Dysentry, Pain killer
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Pulp
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used in paper industry, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees
Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PLATANUS racemosa
POPULUS tremuloides
Common Name
California Sycamore
Quaking Aspen
In Hindi
कैलिफोर्निया गूलर
Quaking Aspen
In German
California sycamore
Zitterpappel
In French
californie sycomore
tremble
In Spanish
california sicómoro
Temblor Aspen
In Greek
Καλιφόρνια συκομουριά
τρεμώδεις Aspen
In Portuguese
califórnia sicômoro
Quaking Aspen
In Polish
california jawor
Quaking Aspen
In Latin
california sycomoros
Tremens Quisque
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Proteales
Malpighiales
Family
Platanaceae
Salicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Saliceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of California Sycamore and Quaking Aspen
Wondering what are the properties of California Sycamore and Quaking Aspen? We provide you with everything About California Sycamore and Quaking Aspen. California Sycamore doesn't have thorns and Quaking Aspen 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 Quaking Aspen 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 Quaking Aspen and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of California Sycamore and Quaking Aspen
Season and care of California Sycamore and Quaking Aspen is important to know. While considering everything about California Sycamore and Quaking Aspen Care, growing season is an essential factor. California Sycamore season is Not Available and Quaking Aspen season is Not Available. The type of soil for California Sycamore is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Quaking Aspen is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for California Sycamore is Acidic, Neutral and for Quaking Aspen is Acidic, Neutral.
California Sycamore and Quaking Aspen Physical Information
California Sycamore and Quaking Aspen physical information is very important for comparison. California Sycamore height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Quaking Aspen height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of California Sycamore and Quaking Aspen are as follows:
California Sycamore flower color: Yellow
California Sycamore leaf color: Light Green
Quaking Aspen flower color: Not Available
- Quaking Aspen leaf color: Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of California Sycamore and Quaking Aspen
Care of California Sycamore and Quaking Aspen 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 Quaking Aspen pruning is done Prune to control growth, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer California Sycamore needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Quaking Aspen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.