Platanus orientalis 'Minaret' - STD 10-12 CM CONT

Description
The Oriental plane 'Minaret' (Platanus orientalis) is a columnar small tree with decorative, brown, round fruits. It produces greenish-yellow, ball-shaped flowers from May to June. The Oriental plane 'Minaret' also has shiny, heart-shaped, medium green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with lime-free, moist to wet soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 12 metres and grows to a width of approx. 10 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Platanus vulgaris.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * heat-tolerant, heat-loving, can be planted over

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of Oriental plane 'Minaret' are medium green, heart-shaped, glossy, lobed. They are about 15 - 25 cm tall.

Bark
Flaking, scaly bark.

Spread
Netherlands.

Frost hardiness
The Oriental plane 'Minaret' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Oriental plane 'Minaret' is a columnar growing small tree. It usually reaches a height of 8 - 12 m and is approx. 8 - 10 m wide.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Cut and saw wounds and broken branches should be treated as quickly as possible with a wound sealant to prevent pathogens from entering the plant.

Flower
The greenish-yellow, ball-shaped flowers appear from May to June.

Fruit
The brown, round fruits of Platanus orientalis 'Minaret' are particularly decorative.

Use
Solitary

Root
Platanus orientalis 'Minaret' is a heartroot.