Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
North America, Canada
Types
Not Available
North American sycamore, Middle Eastern sycamore ,The British sycamore
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mountains, Rocky areas
bottomlands, Floodplains, Moist woods, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
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
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Green
Orange Red, Dark Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Blue, Green, Dark Blue, Black
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Orange, Pink
Gold, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Orbicular
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water once every two or three weeks, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
Insects, Red blotch, Rodent
Anthracnose, Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Frost
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
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
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Stem
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Sap
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used in biomass, Used in Furniture
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
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Landscape, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PISTACIA chinensis
PLATANUS occidentalis
Common Name
Chinese Mastic, Chinese Pistachio
American Planetree, American Sycamore, Eastern Sycamore, Buttonwood or Buttonball Tree
In Hindi
चीनी पिस्ता
अमेरिकी गूलर
In German
chinesische Pistazie
Amerikanische Platane
In French
pistache chinois
Platanus occidentalis
In Spanish
pistacho chino
Platanus occidentalis
In Greek
Κινέζοι Φιστίκι
Platanus occidentalis
In Portuguese
Pistache chinês
Platanus occidentalis
In Polish
Chiński Pistacje
Platan zachodni
In Latin
LENTISCUS Chinese
Platanus orientalis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Scrophulariales
Family
Anacardiaceae
Platanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Rhoeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Chinese Pistachio and American Sycamore
Season and care of Chinese Pistachio and American Sycamore is important to know. While considering everything about Chinese Pistachio and American Sycamore Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chinese Pistachio season is Summer and Fall and American Sycamore season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chinese Pistachio is Clay, Loam, Sand and for American Sycamore is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chinese Pistachio is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for American Sycamore is Acidic, Neutral.
Chinese Pistachio and American Sycamore Physical Information
Chinese Pistachio and American Sycamore physical information is very important for comparison. Chinese Pistachio height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas American Sycamore height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,980.00 cm. The color specification of Chinese Pistachio and American Sycamore are as follows:
Chinese Pistachio flower color: Red and Green
Chinese Pistachio leaf color: Green and Light Green
American Sycamore flower color: Orange Red and Dark Salmon
- American Sycamore leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Chinese Pistachio and American Sycamore
Care of Chinese Pistachio and American Sycamore include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chinese Pistachio 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 Chinese Pistachio 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.
