Platanus orientalis - STD 10-12 CM CONT

Description
The Oriental plane (Platanus orientalis) is an upright garden plant with decorative, brown, round fruits. It produces greenish-yellow, ball-shaped flowers in May. The Oriental plane also has shiny, heart-shaped, medium-green leaves.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Platanus vulgaris.

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

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

Bark
Flaking, scaly bark.

Spread
West Asia to south-east Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Oriental plane has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright.

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 are particularly decorative.

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

Root
Platanus orientalis is a heartroot.