Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
California
Western Asia
Types
American Sycamore, Arizona Sycamore
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
Habitat
Floodplains, River side, Stream side
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Toothed
broad, flat
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water
Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period, 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
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 dead branches, Remove thin branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
A 10 pound bag of 16-4-8 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Flies
Allergy
Asthma, Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cough, Dysentry, Pain killer
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used for making green dye, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
PLATANUS racemosa
PRUNUS avium
Common Name
California Sycamore
Sweet Cherry
In Hindi
कैलिफोर्निया गूलर
मीठी चेरी
In German
California sycamore
Süße Kirsche
In French
californie sycomore
Cerise sucrée
In Spanish
california sicómoro
Cereza dulce
In Greek
Καλιφόρνια συκομουριά
γλυκό κεράσι
In Portuguese
califórnia sicômoro
Cereja doce
In Polish
california jawor
Słodka Wiśnia
In Latin
california sycomoros
dulcis cerasus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Platanaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Amygdaleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of California Sycamore and Sweet Cherry
Wondering what are the properties of California Sycamore and Sweet Cherry? We provide you with everything About California Sycamore and Sweet Cherry. California Sycamore doesn't have thorns and Sweet Cherry 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 Sweet Cherry 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 Sweet Cherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of California Sycamore and Sweet Cherry
Season and care of California Sycamore and Sweet Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about California Sycamore and Sweet Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. California Sycamore season is Not Available and Sweet Cherry season is Not Available. The type of soil for California Sycamore is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for California Sycamore is Acidic, Neutral and for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
California Sycamore and Sweet Cherry Physical Information
California Sycamore and Sweet Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. California Sycamore height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of California Sycamore and Sweet Cherry are as follows:
California Sycamore flower color: Yellow
California Sycamore leaf color: Light Green
Sweet Cherry flower color: Not Available
- Sweet Cherry leaf color: Not Available
Care of California Sycamore and Sweet Cherry
Care of California Sycamore and Sweet Cherry 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 Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches. In summer California Sycamore needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.