Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
North America, Canada
Types
Not Available
North American sycamore, Middle Eastern sycamore ,The British sycamore
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Well Drained
bottomlands, Floodplains, Moist woods, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 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
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Red, Light Pink
Orange Red, Dark Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gold, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Orbicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 15-5-15
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Mildew, Red blotch, Scale insects, Susceptible to insect pests and moulds
Anthracnose, Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Pollen
breathing problems, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
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
Astringent, Bronchitis, Cough, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Gastritis, Laxative
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Sap
Other Uses
Used for making green dye
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, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Feature Plant, Landscape, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PRUNUS persica var. nucipersica
PLATANUS occidentalis
Common Name
Nectarine
American Planetree, American Sycamore, Eastern Sycamore, Buttonwood or Buttonball Tree
In Hindi
nectarine
अमेरिकी गूलर
In German
Nektarine
Amerikanische Platane
In French
nectarine
Platanus occidentalis
In Spanish
nectarina
Platanus occidentalis
In Greek
νεκταρίνι
Platanus occidentalis
In Portuguese
nectarina
Platanus occidentalis
In Polish
nektarowy
Platan zachodni
In Latin
nectarine
Platanus orientalis
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Scrophulariales
Family
Rosaceae
Platanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Nectarine and American Sycamore
Season and care of Nectarine and American Sycamore is important to know. While considering everything about Nectarine and American Sycamore Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nectarine season is Spring, Summer and Fall and American Sycamore season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Nectarine is Loam, Sand and for American Sycamore is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nectarine is Acidic, Neutral and for American Sycamore is Acidic, Neutral.
Nectarine and American Sycamore Physical Information
Nectarine and American Sycamore physical information is very important for comparison. Nectarine height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas American Sycamore height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,980.00 cm. The color specification of Nectarine and American Sycamore are as follows:
Nectarine flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
Nectarine leaf color: Green
American Sycamore flower color: Orange Red and Dark Salmon
- American Sycamore leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Nectarine and American Sycamore
Care of Nectarine and American Sycamore include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nectarine pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and American Sycamore pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Nectarine 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.