Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean
North America, Canada
Types
Not Available
North American sycamore, Middle Eastern sycamore ,The British sycamore
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Open Forest, Terrestrial
bottomlands, Floodplains, Moist woods, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-3
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
Orange Red, Dark Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
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
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Round
Orbicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full 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
Average
Average
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water Deeply, 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
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Average
Sun Exposure
Not Available
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
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Itchiness, Runny nose, Swelling, Throat itching, Watery eyes
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
anti-cancer, Bone strength, Digestive disorders, High cholestrol, Immunity, Improve heart health
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Sap
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making 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
Not Available
Feature Plant, Landscape, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PRUNUS insititia 'Blue Violet Damson'
PLATANUS occidentalis
Common Name
Blue Violet Damson Plum, Damson
American Planetree, American Sycamore, Eastern Sycamore, Buttonwood or Buttonball Tree
In Hindi
जामुन
अमेरिकी गूलर
In German
Zwetschgen
Amerikanische Platane
In French
prune de Damas
Platanus occidentalis
In Spanish
ciruela ciruela
Platanus occidentalis
In Greek
κορόμηλο δαμάσκηνο
Platanus occidentalis
In Portuguese
damson ameixa
Platanus occidentalis
In Polish
mirabelki
Platan zachodni
In Latin
damson plum
Platanus orientalis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Scrophulariales
Family
Rosaceae
Platanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Damson and American Sycamore
Season and care of Damson and American Sycamore is important to know. While considering everything about Damson and American Sycamore Care, growing season is an essential factor. Damson season is Spring, Summer and Fall and American Sycamore season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Damson is Clay, Loam, Sand and for American Sycamore is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Damson is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for American Sycamore is Acidic, Neutral.
Damson and American Sycamore Physical Information
Damson and American Sycamore physical information is very important for comparison. Damson height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas American Sycamore height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,980.00 cm. The color specification of Damson and American Sycamore are as follows:
Damson flower color: Not Available
Damson leaf color: Not Available
American Sycamore flower color: Orange Red and Dark Salmon
- American Sycamore leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Damson and American Sycamore
Care of Damson and American Sycamore include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Damson 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 Damson 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.