Platanus orientalis 'Mirkovec'
oriental plane 'Mirkovec'
'Mirkovec' is a small, slow-growing tree with flaky, grey/green/cream bark and a tangled, spreading canopy. The leaves develop red-bronze colouration in late summer, turning deep red in autumn. Green, ball-shaped flowers in spring are followed by spiky fruit in autumn
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Size
Ultimate height
2.5–4 metresTime to ultimate height
20–50 yearsUltimate spread
4–8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Grey Silver Cream | Green | Yellow Green | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green Grey Silver Cream | Bronze Purple | ||
| Autumn | Green Grey Silver Cream | Red | Brown | |
| Winter | Green Grey Silver Cream |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or North–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Platanaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Platanus are vigorous, large deciduous trees of stately appearance, with maple-like foliage and attractively patterned bark
- Name status
Unresolved
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun
Propagation
Propagate from hardwood cuttings in winter
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Low Maintenance
Pruning
Pests
May be susceptible to lace bugs
Diseases
May be susceptible to plane anthracnose and honey fungus
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