Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico
North America, Canada
Types
Not available
North American sycamore, Middle Eastern sycamore ,The British sycamore
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
bottomlands, Floodplains, Moist woods, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-3
Sunset Zone
12, 13
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
Flower Color
White
Orange Red, Dark Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Gold, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Orbicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
root cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mites
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
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
breathing problems, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Nutritive
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Sap
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
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
Container, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Landscape, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Araucaria angustifolia
PLATANUS occidentalis
Common Name
candelabra tree, Parana pine, Brazilian pine
American Planetree, American Sycamore, Eastern Sycamore, Buttonwood or Buttonball Tree
In Hindi
candelabra
अमेरिकी गूलर
In German
Kandelaber
Amerikanische Platane
In French
candélabre
Platanus occidentalis
In Spanish
Candelabra
Platanus occidentalis
In Greek
μανουάλια
Platanus occidentalis
In Portuguese
Candelabra
Platanus occidentalis
In Polish
świeczniki
Platan zachodni
In Latin
candelabra
Platanus orientalis
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Pinales
Scrophulariales
Family
Araucariaceae
Platanaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Candelabra and American Sycamore
Season and care of Candelabra and American Sycamore is important to know. While considering everything about Candelabra and American Sycamore Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelabra season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and American Sycamore season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candelabra is Loam, Sand and for American Sycamore is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candelabra is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for American Sycamore is Acidic, Neutral.
Candelabra and American Sycamore Physical Information
Candelabra and American Sycamore physical information is very important for comparison. Candelabra height is 490.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas American Sycamore height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,980.00 cm. The color specification of Candelabra and American Sycamore are as follows:
Candelabra flower color: White
Candelabra leaf color: Not Available
American Sycamore flower color: Orange Red and Dark Salmon
- American Sycamore leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Candelabra and American Sycamore
Care of Candelabra and American Sycamore include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelabra pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and American Sycamore pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Candelabra 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.