Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Asia
North America, Canada
Types
Admiral Pepper,Bell Pepper,Mohawk Pepper,Yolo Wonder Pepper
North American sycamore, Middle Eastern sycamore ,The British sycamore
Habitat
Cropland, Oil fields, Waste areas
bottomlands, Floodplains, Moist woods, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-3
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Orange Red, Dark Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gold, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Orbicular
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
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, Late Spring, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water Deeply
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
Prune ocassionally, Prune to control growth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Anthracnose, Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
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
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Sap
Other Uses
Unknown
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
CARDAMINE hirsuta
PLATANUS occidentalis
Common Name
Hairy Bittercress
American Planetree, American Sycamore, Eastern Sycamore, Buttonwood or Buttonball Tree
In Hindi
बालों वाली Bittercress
अमेरिकी गूलर
In German
Hairy Bittercress
Amerikanische Platane
In French
Bittercress Poilu
Platanus occidentalis
In Spanish
Bittercress Peludo
Platanus occidentalis
In Greek
τριχωτές Bittercress
Platanus occidentalis
In Portuguese
Bittercress cabeludo
Platanus occidentalis
In Polish
włochaty Bittercress
Platan zachodni
In Latin
pilosus bittercress
Platanus orientalis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Scrophulariales
Family
Brassicaceae
Platanaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Hairy Bittercress and American Sycamore
Season and care of Hairy Bittercress and American Sycamore is important to know. While considering everything about Hairy Bittercress and American Sycamore Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hairy Bittercress season is Not Available and American Sycamore season is Not Available. The type of soil for Hairy Bittercress is Clay, Loam, Sand and for American Sycamore is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hairy Bittercress is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for American Sycamore is Acidic, Neutral.
Hairy Bittercress and American Sycamore Physical Information
Hairy Bittercress and American Sycamore physical information is very important for comparison. Hairy Bittercress height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas American Sycamore height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,980.00 cm. The color specification of Hairy Bittercress and American Sycamore are as follows:
Hairy Bittercress flower color: White
Hairy Bittercress leaf color: Green
American Sycamore flower color: Orange Red and Dark Salmon
- American Sycamore leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Hairy Bittercress and American Sycamore
Care of Hairy Bittercress and American Sycamore include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hairy Bittercress pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Prune to control growth and American Sycamore pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Hairy Bittercress 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.