oriental plane tree
Platanus orientalis
RHS AGM 2002
USDA zones7 to 9
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles moderate to wet soil
Size60 to 80 feet tall50 to 70 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn, winter
- Bloom color
- Red
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
Oriental plane tree (Platanus orientalis) is a tree for shade gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 7, or down to 0°F (-18°C). This plant likes full sun and average to wet soil of most types. It is not a favorite of deer, though hungry deer will eat almost anything. It grows 60 to 80 feet tall and spreads 50 to 70 feet, so give it plenty of room. Birds visit it, and it tolerates drought.
Pairs well with Cucumber tree, Cedar elm, Mondo grass, and Siberian iris.
Native range
Southeastern Europe to Asia Minor.