Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
North America, Canada
Types
Quamash
North American sycamore, Middle Eastern sycamore ,The British sycamore
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
bottomlands, Floodplains, Moist woods, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Blue
Orange Red, Dark Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Ivory
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Gold, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Orbicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Needs more water during establishment, Needs Very high moisture
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Flying insects
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Asthma
breathing problems, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Sap
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Animal Feed, Application in Furniture, Shelterbelt, Tea-like beverage can be brewed
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Landscape, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CAMASSIA quamash 'Blue Melody'
PLATANUS occidentalis
Common Name
Blue Melody Camas, Camas
American Planetree, American Sycamore, Eastern Sycamore, Buttonwood or Buttonball Tree
In Hindi
केमाज़
अमेरिकी गूलर
In German
Camas
Amerikanische Platane
In French
Camas
Platanus occidentalis
In Spanish
Camas
Platanus occidentalis
In Greek
Camas
Platanus occidentalis
In Portuguese
Camas
Platanus occidentalis
In Polish
Camas
Platan zachodni
In Latin
camas
Platanus orientalis
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Monocots
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Scrophulariales
Family
Liliaceae
Platanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Camas and American Sycamore
Season and care of Camas and American Sycamore is important to know. While considering everything about Camas and American Sycamore Care, growing season is an essential factor. Camas season is Spring and Summer and American Sycamore season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Camas is Loam and for American Sycamore is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Camas is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for American Sycamore is Acidic, Neutral.
Camas and American Sycamore Physical Information
Camas and American Sycamore physical information is very important for comparison. Camas height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas American Sycamore height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,980.00 cm. The color specification of Camas and American Sycamore are as follows:
Camas flower color: Blue and Dark Blue
Camas leaf color: Green and Ivory
American Sycamore flower color: Orange Red and Dark Salmon
- American Sycamore leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Camas and American Sycamore
Care of Camas and American Sycamore include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Camas pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and American Sycamore pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Camas needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Sycamore needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.