Platanus orientalis f. digitata
oriental plane
A large, deciduous tree to 25m height and width. The leaves are deeply divided into five narrow points and are dark green, turning to yellow in autumn. It has flaking bark showing patches of grey, olive green and brown the seedheads hang like christmas baubles into the winter
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Size
Ultimate height
Higher than 12 metresTime to ultimate height
more than 50 yearsUltimate spread
Wider than 8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Yellow | Green | ||
| Winter | Brown |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or West–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Platanaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Spreading branched, Columnar upright
- Genus
Platanus are vigorous, large deciduous trees of stately appearance, with maple-like foliage and attractively patterned bark
- Name status
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in any soil in full sun. This is suited only to very large gardens and parkland. For more advice see tree cultivation
Propagation
Propagate from hardwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
Pruning
Pruning group 1 or can be hard pruned in winter. Suitable for pleaching
Pests
May be susceptible to lace bugs
Diseases
May be susceptible to plane anthracnose and honey fungus
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