Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South-Central United States, Texas
North America, Canada
Types
Not Available
North American sycamore, Middle Eastern sycamore ,The British sycamore
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
bottomlands, Floodplains, Moist woods, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
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, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Magenta
Orange Red, Dark Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown, Chocolate
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Dark Green, Plum
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Gold, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Cordate
Orbicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Clay, 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
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Japanese weevil, leaf anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
Anthracnose, Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
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
Not Available
breathing problems, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Sap
Other Uses
Not Available
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, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Landscape, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Cercis canadensis
PLATANUS occidentalis
Common Name
Texas Redbud
American Planetree, American Sycamore, Eastern Sycamore, Buttonwood or Buttonball Tree
In Hindi
Texas Redbud
अमेरिकी गूलर
In German
Texas Redbud
Amerikanische Platane
In French
Texas Redbud
Platanus occidentalis
In Spanish
Texas Redbud
Platanus occidentalis
In Greek
Τέξας κουτσουπιά
Platanus occidentalis
In Portuguese
Texas Redbud
Platanus occidentalis
In Polish
Texas Redbud
Platan zachodni
In Latin
Texas Redbud
Platanus orientalis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Scrophulariales
Family
Fabaceae
Platanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Cercideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Texas Redbud and American Sycamore
Season and care of Texas Redbud and American Sycamore is important to know. While considering everything about Texas Redbud and American Sycamore Care, growing season is an essential factor. Texas Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and American Sycamore season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Texas Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for American Sycamore is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Texas Redbud is Neutral, Alkaline and for American Sycamore is Acidic, Neutral.
Texas Redbud and American Sycamore Physical Information
Texas Redbud and American Sycamore physical information is very important for comparison. Texas Redbud height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas American Sycamore height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,980.00 cm. The color specification of Texas Redbud and American Sycamore are as follows:
Texas Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink and Magenta
Texas Redbud leaf color: Green, Purple, Dark Green and Plum
American Sycamore flower color: Orange Red and Dark Salmon
- American Sycamore leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Texas Redbud and American Sycamore
Care of Texas Redbud and American Sycamore include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Texas Redbud pruning is done 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 Texas Redbud 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.