Platanus orientalis 'Mirkovec' - STDS 14-16 CM RB

Description
The Oriental plane 'Mirkovec' (Platanus orientalis) is a roundish small tree with decorative, brown, round fruits. It produces greenish-yellow, ball-shaped flowers in May. The Oriental plane 'Mirkovec' also bears shiny, heart-shaped, bronze-coloured leaves.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Platanus vulgaris, Platanus x hispanica 'Mirkovec'.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornamentation * Attractive red autumn colouring

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of Oriental plane 'Mirkovec' are bronze, heart-shaped, glossy and lobed. They are about 15 - 25 cm tall. Oriental plane 'Mirkovec' turns bright red in autumn.

Bark
Grey, flaking, scale-like bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
West Asia to south-east Europe.

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

Growth
Oriental plane 'Mirkovec' is a small, rounded tree with a loose crown. It usually reaches a height of 6 - 10 m.

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 in May.

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

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, topiary, park, landscape, green border

Root
Platanus orientalis 'Mirkovec' is a heartroot.