Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
North America, Canada
Types
Not Available
North American sycamore, Middle Eastern sycamore ,The British sycamore
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Tropical areas
bottomlands, Floodplains, Moist woods, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
5-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
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
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
Orange Red, Dark Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Orbicular
Plant Season
Spring, 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
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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
Midseason Pruning, Pinching, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Occasional light liquid fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs
Anthracnose, Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
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
no allergic reactions
breathing problems, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Ornamental use, 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
Flowers
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Sap
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, 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
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Feature Plant, Landscape, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
MALUS 'Baskatong'
PLATANUS occidentalis
Common Name
Baskatong Crabapple, Crabapple, Flowering Crabapple
American Planetree, American Sycamore, Eastern Sycamore, Buttonwood or Buttonball Tree
In Hindi
crabapple
अमेरिकी गूलर
In German
Flowering Crabapple
Amerikanische Platane
In French
Floraison Crabapple
Platanus occidentalis
In Spanish
floración Crabapple
Platanus occidentalis
In Greek
Άνθιση Crabapple
Platanus occidentalis
In Portuguese
Crabapple
Platanus occidentalis
In Polish
Kwitnienie Crabappleb
Platan zachodni
In Latin
crabapple
Platanus orientalis
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Scrophulariales
Family
Rosaceae
Platanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Maleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Flowering Crabapple and American Sycamore
Season and care of Flowering Crabapple and American Sycamore is important to know. While considering everything about Flowering Crabapple and American Sycamore Care, growing season is an essential factor. Flowering Crabapple season is Spring and Fall and American Sycamore season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Flowering Crabapple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for American Sycamore is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Flowering Crabapple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for American Sycamore is Acidic, Neutral.
Flowering Crabapple and American Sycamore Physical Information
Flowering Crabapple and American Sycamore physical information is very important for comparison. Flowering Crabapple height is 670.00 cm and width 6,350.00 cm whereas American Sycamore height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,980.00 cm. The color specification of Flowering Crabapple and American Sycamore are as follows:
Flowering Crabapple flower color: Not Available
Flowering Crabapple leaf color: Not Available
American Sycamore flower color: Orange Red and Dark Salmon
- American Sycamore leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Flowering Crabapple and American Sycamore
Care of Flowering Crabapple and American Sycamore include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Flowering Crabapple pruning is done Midseason Pruning, Pinching, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed and American Sycamore pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Flowering Crabapple 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.