Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
California
Types
Arrowwood Viburnum, American Cranberrybush, European Cranberrybush
American Sycamore, Arizona Sycamore
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas, Stream side, Woodlands
Floodplains, River side, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
3-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Yellow, Pink, Blue Violet, Black
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Asthma, Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Cramps, Diuretic, Fever, Nerve sedative, Palpitation
Cold, Cough, Dysentry, Pain killer
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break
Shade Trees
Botanical Name
VIBURNUM lentago
PLATANUS racemosa
Common Name
Nannyberry
California Sycamore
In Hindi
Nannyberry
कैलिफोर्निया गूलर
In German
Nannyberry
California sycamore
In French
alisier
californie sycomore
In Spanish
Nannyberry
california sicómoro
In Greek
Nannyberry
Καλιφόρνια συκομουριά
In Portuguese
Nannyberry
califórnia sicômoro
In Polish
Nannyberry
california jawor
In Latin
Nannyberry
california sycomoros
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Proteales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Platanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Nannyberry and California Sycamore
Season and care of Nannyberry and California Sycamore is important to know. While considering everything about Nannyberry and California Sycamore Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nannyberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and California Sycamore season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Nannyberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for California Sycamore is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nannyberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for California Sycamore is Acidic, Neutral.
Nannyberry and California Sycamore Physical Information
Nannyberry and California Sycamore physical information is very important for comparison. Nannyberry height is 370.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas California Sycamore height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Nannyberry and California Sycamore are as follows:
Nannyberry flower color: White
Nannyberry leaf color: Green
California Sycamore flower color: Yellow
- California Sycamore leaf color: Light Green
Care of Nannyberry and California Sycamore
Care of Nannyberry and California Sycamore include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nannyberry pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and California Sycamore pruning is done Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches, Remove short branches and Remove short twigs. In summer Nannyberry needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer California Sycamore needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.