Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Russia/Siberia, Mediterranean, Turkey
North America, Canada
Types
Tree
North American sycamore, Middle Eastern sycamore ,The British sycamore
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
bottomlands, Floodplains, Moist woods, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red
Orange Red, Dark Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Gold, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Star Shaped
Orbicular
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
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
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
None
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
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
Diarrhea, Diuretic, Fever
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Wood
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Sap
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Used as firewood
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
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Landscape, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
POPULUS alba
PLATANUS occidentalis
Common Name
White Poplar
American Planetree, American Sycamore, Eastern Sycamore, Buttonwood or Buttonball Tree
In Hindi
Populus alba
अमेरिकी गूलर
In German
Populus alba
Amerikanische Platane
In French
Populus alba
Platanus occidentalis
In Spanish
Populus alba
Platanus occidentalis
In Greek
Populus alba
Platanus occidentalis
In Portuguese
populus alba
Platanus occidentalis
In Polish
populus alba
Platan zachodni
In Latin
Populus alba
Platanus orientalis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Salicales
Scrophulariales
Family
Salicaceae
Platanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of White Poplar and American Sycamore
Season and care of White Poplar and American Sycamore is important to know. While considering everything about White Poplar and American Sycamore Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Poplar season is Fall and American Sycamore season is Fall. The type of soil for White Poplar is Clay, Loam, Sand and for American Sycamore is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Poplar is Acidic, Neutral and for American Sycamore is Acidic, Neutral.
White Poplar and American Sycamore Physical Information
White Poplar and American Sycamore physical information is very important for comparison. White Poplar height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas American Sycamore height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,980.00 cm. The color specification of White Poplar and American Sycamore are as follows:
White Poplar flower color: Red
White Poplar leaf color: Green
American Sycamore flower color: Orange Red and Dark Salmon
- American Sycamore leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of White Poplar and American Sycamore
Care of White Poplar and American Sycamore include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Poplar 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 White Poplar 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.
