Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Japan
North America, Canada
Types
Benikaze, Nicolas, All Gold, Albostriata
North American sycamore, Middle Eastern sycamore ,The British sycamore
Habitat
gardens, Shaded sites, Temperate Regions
bottomlands, Floodplains, Moist woods, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
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
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
Several shades of Green
Orange Red, Dark Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Lime Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Pink, Orange Red
Gold, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Orbicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Needs more water during establishment, Needs Very high moisture
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Anthracnose, Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
breathing problems, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
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
Not Available
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Sap
Other Uses
Not Available
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, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Landscape, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
HAKONECHLOA macra
PLATANUS occidentalis
Common Name
Hakone Grass
American Planetree, American Sycamore, Eastern Sycamore, Buttonwood or Buttonball Tree
In Hindi
hakone grass
अमेरिकी गूलर
In German
Hakone Gras
Amerikanische Platane
In French
Hakone herbe
Platanus occidentalis
In Spanish
hierba Hakone
Platanus occidentalis
In Greek
Hakone γρασίδι
Platanus occidentalis
In Portuguese
Hakone grama
Platanus occidentalis
In Polish
Hakone trawa
Platan zachodni
In Latin
Hakone herba
Platanus orientalis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Scrophulariales
Family
Poaceae
Platanaceae
Genus
Hakonechloa
Platanus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Hakone Grass and American Sycamore
Season and care of Hakone Grass and American Sycamore is important to know. While considering everything about Hakone Grass and American Sycamore Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hakone Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall and American Sycamore season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hakone Grass is Loam and for American Sycamore is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hakone Grass is Acidic, Neutral and for American Sycamore is Acidic, Neutral.
Hakone Grass and American Sycamore Physical Information
Hakone Grass and American Sycamore physical information is very important for comparison. Hakone Grass height is 30.50 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas American Sycamore height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,980.00 cm. The color specification of Hakone Grass and American Sycamore are as follows:
Hakone Grass flower color: Several shades of Green
Hakone Grass leaf color: Green and Lime Green
American Sycamore flower color: Orange Red and Dark Salmon
- American Sycamore leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Hakone Grass and American Sycamore
Care of Hakone Grass and American Sycamore include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hakone Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and American Sycamore pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Hakone Grass 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.