Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
California
Types
not available
American Sycamore, Arizona Sycamore
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Moist woods, Swamps, Woodlands
Floodplains, River side, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-8
Sunset Zone
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
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Purple
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green, Brown
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Brown Rot, Caterpillars, fungus, Sawfly Larvae, Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Asthma, Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cold, Cough, Dysentry, Pain killer
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant, Wood
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in Furniture
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CATALPA speciosa
PLATANUS racemosa
Common Name
Northern Catalpa
California Sycamore
In Hindi
Northern Catalpa
कैलिफोर्निया गूलर
In German
Northern Catalpa
California sycamore
In French
Nord Catalpa
californie sycomore
In Spanish
Catalpa Norte
california sicómoro
In Greek
Βόρεια Catalpa
Καλιφόρνια συκομουριά
In Portuguese
Northern Catalpa
califórnia sicômoro
In Polish
Północnej Catalpa
california jawor
In Latin
Northern Catalpa
california sycomoros
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Proteales
Family
Bignoniaceae
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 Northern Catalpa and California Sycamore
Season and care of Northern Catalpa and California Sycamore is important to know. While considering everything about Northern Catalpa and California Sycamore Care, growing season is an essential factor. Northern Catalpa season is Spring, Summer and Fall and California Sycamore season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Northern Catalpa is Clay, Loam and for California Sycamore is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Northern Catalpa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for California Sycamore is Acidic, Neutral.
Northern Catalpa and California Sycamore Physical Information
Northern Catalpa and California Sycamore physical information is very important for comparison. Northern Catalpa height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas California Sycamore height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Northern Catalpa and California Sycamore are as follows:
Northern Catalpa flower color: White, Yellow and Purple
Northern Catalpa leaf color: Light Green
California Sycamore flower color: Yellow
- California Sycamore leaf color: Light Green
Care of Northern Catalpa and California Sycamore
Care of Northern Catalpa and California Sycamore include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Northern Catalpa pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves 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 Northern Catalpa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer California Sycamore needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.