Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
North America, Canada
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
North American sycamore, Middle Eastern sycamore ,The British sycamore
Habitat
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
bottomlands, Floodplains, Moist woods, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 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
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Orange Red, Dark Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Gold, Tan
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Orbicular
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Light
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
-
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Light
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Anthracnose, Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Birds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
breathing problems, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Sap
Other Uses
-
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
-
Feature Plant, Landscape, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Hydrangea
PLATANUS occidentalis
Common Name
Hydrangea or hortensia
American Planetree, American Sycamore, Eastern Sycamore, Buttonwood or Buttonball Tree
In Hindi
Hydrangea
अमेरिकी गूलर
In German
Hortensie
Amerikanische Platane
In French
Hortensia
Platanus occidentalis
In Spanish
Hortensia
Platanus occidentalis
In Greek
υδραγεία
Platanus occidentalis
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Platanus occidentalis
In Polish
Hortensja
Platan zachodni
In Latin
Hibiscus
Platanus orientalis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cornales
Scrophulariales
Family
Hydrangeaceae
Platanaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Hydrangea and American Sycamore
Season and care of Hydrangea and American Sycamore is important to know. While considering everything about Hydrangea and American Sycamore Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hydrangea season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and American Sycamore season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Hydrangea is Light and for American Sycamore is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hydrangea is Acidic and for American Sycamore is Acidic, Neutral.
Hydrangea and American Sycamore Physical Information
Hydrangea and American Sycamore physical information is very important for comparison. Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm whereas American Sycamore height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,980.00 cm. The color specification of Hydrangea and American Sycamore are as follows:
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Hydrangea leaf color: Green
American Sycamore flower color: Orange Red and Dark Salmon
- American Sycamore leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Hydrangea and American Sycamore
Care of Hydrangea and American Sycamore include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hydrangea pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and American Sycamore pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Hydrangea 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.