oriental plane

Also known as: chinar tree; eastern plane

P. orientalis is a very large, spreading deciduous tree with a short trunk and flaking bark. Leaves deeply palmately-lobed; flowers inconspicuous, followed by clusters of burr-like fruits

Scientific classification

Species: oriental plane (Platanus orientalis)
Genus: Platanus
Family: Platanaceae

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Toxicity: Trees
Plant type: Higher than 12 metres
Height: wider than 8 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Columnar upright
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of oriental plane

Distribution map

Southern Europe, Southwestern Asia

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Culture

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Quick identification of oriental plane

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oriental plane care guide

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Watering: Full sun
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Ideal temperature

Watering

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth

Pruning

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.