Jacaranda

American Sycamore

About Jacaranda and American Sycamore

Jacaranda

American Sycamore

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

Caribbean

North America, Canada

Types

Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana

North American sycamore, Middle Eastern sycamore ,The British sycamore

Number of Varieties

183

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Habitat

along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side

bottomlands, Floodplains, Moist woods, Mountains

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-125-9

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

9-3

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 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

Oval or Rounded

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

460.00 cm2,130.00 cm

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Minimum Width

610.00 cm1,980.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Lavender, Blue Violet

Orange Red, Dark Salmon

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Tan, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green

Gold, Tan

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

feather-shaped

Orbicular

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Frost

Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Transplanting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer

Needs more water during establishment, Needs Very high moisture

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot

Anthracnose, Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Birds

Allergy

allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing

breathing problems, Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree

Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Fruits, Leaves

Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Sap

Other Uses

Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant

Animal Feed, Application in Furniture, Shelterbelt, Tea-like beverage can be brewed

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical

Feature Plant, Landscape, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

JACARANDA caerulea

PLATANUS occidentalis

Common Name

Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony

American Planetree, American Sycamore, Eastern Sycamore, Buttonwood or Buttonball Tree

In Hindi

Neeli Gulmohur

अमेरिकी गूलर

In German

Palisanderholzbaum

Amerikanische Platane

In French

Flamboyant bleu

Platanus occidentalis

In Spanish

Jacaranda mimosifolia

Platanus occidentalis

In Greek

Jacaranda mimosifolia

Platanus occidentalis

In Portuguese

Jacarandá-mimoso

Platanus occidentalis

In Polish

Jakaranda mimozolistna

Platan zachodni

In Latin

Jacaranda mimosifolia

Platanus orientalis

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Scrophulariales

Family

Bignoniaceae

Platanaceae

Genus

Jacaranda

Platanus

Clade

Asterids

Angiosperms, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

188

1 27800

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Properties of Jacaranda and American Sycamore

Wondering what are the properties of Jacaranda and American Sycamore? We provide you with everything About Jacaranda and American Sycamore. Jacaranda doesn't have thorns and American Sycamore doesn't have thorns. Also Jacaranda does not have fragrant flowers. Jacaranda has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness and sneezing and American Sycamore has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness and sneezing. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Jacaranda and American Sycamore and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Jacaranda and American Sycamore

Season and care of Jacaranda and American Sycamore is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and American Sycamore Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and American Sycamore season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for American Sycamore is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for American Sycamore is Acidic, Neutral.

Jacaranda and American Sycamore Physical Information

Jacaranda and American Sycamore physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas American Sycamore height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,980.00 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and American Sycamore are as follows:

Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
American Sycamore flower color: Orange Red and Dark Salmon
American Sycamore leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Jacaranda and American Sycamore

Care of Jacaranda and American Sycamore include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and American Sycamore pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Jacaranda 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.