Botanical Name: Common Names:
Platanus orientalis Digitata Oriental Plane Tree,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Deciduous
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Trees Horizontal Branching
Description:
Large, vigourous deciduous tree with horizontal branching and ornamental peeling bark that reveals a smooth, creamy trunk. Foliage is deeply lobed, flowers insignificant and has clusters of burr-like seed balls. Popular choice as a street tree, avenue planting or large parks were tree has adequate space.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
10-25m 4-10m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Any
Landscape Use(s)
Coastal Garden, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Formal Garden, Shade Tree
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Platanaceae Asia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Insignificant
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Medium
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: High
Frost: High
Wind: High