Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
California
Southeastern United States
Types
American Sycamore, Arizona Sycamore
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Floodplains, River side, Stream side
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
5-9
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, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Sandy Brown
Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Oblong to ablanceolate
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
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrate based fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Asthma, Eye irritation, Skin irritation
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Hair Conditioner, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cough, Dysentry, Pain killer
Cardiac, Diuretic, Refrigerant, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
It is a remedy for treating fevers, Used in making tea, Used in treatment of mouth ulcers
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PLATANUS racemosa
OXYDENDRUM arboreum
Common Name
California Sycamore
Sourwood
In Hindi
कैलिफोर्निया गूलर
Sourwood
In German
California sycamore
Sourwood
In French
californie sycomore
Sourwood
In Spanish
california sicómoro
Sourwood
In Greek
Καλιφόρνια συκομουριά
Sourwood
In Portuguese
califórnia sicômoro
Sourwood
In Polish
california jawor
Sourwood
In Latin
california sycomoros
Sourwood
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Platanaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Platanus
Oxydendrum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Oxydendreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Vaccinioideae
Properties of California Sycamore and Sourwood
Wondering what are the properties of California Sycamore and Sourwood? We provide you with everything About California Sycamore and Sourwood. California Sycamore doesn't have thorns and Sourwood 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 Sourwood 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 Sourwood and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of California Sycamore and Sourwood
Season and care of California Sycamore and Sourwood is important to know. While considering everything about California Sycamore and Sourwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. California Sycamore season is Not Available and Sourwood season is Not Available. The type of soil for California Sycamore is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sourwood is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for California Sycamore is Acidic, Neutral and for Sourwood is Acidic.
California Sycamore and Sourwood Physical Information
California Sycamore and Sourwood physical information is very important for comparison. California Sycamore height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Sourwood height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of California Sycamore and Sourwood are as follows:
California Sycamore flower color: Yellow
California Sycamore leaf color: Light Green
Sourwood flower color: White
- Sourwood leaf color: Green
Care of California Sycamore and Sourwood
Care of California Sycamore and Sourwood 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 Sourwood 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 Sourwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.