A majestic and stately tree, that is  hardy, drought tolerant. Platanus orientalis - Oriental Plane Tree bark sheds to reveal a creamy new bark, which makes a lovely feature.  Orental Plane is widely used as an avenue tree in larger parks, driveway trees on large country properties, street trees and as a single specimen.

Height: 8 - 12 metres.( Tends not to reach its maximum height in an urban environment.)

Width: up to 10 metres.

Growth rate: Moderate to fast.

Form: Rounded

Foliage: soft green leaf, with large indents, similar to that of a maple.

Autumn colour: Leaves become yellow-brown in autumn. 

Bark: Exfoliating in plates to reveal cream underbark.

Tolerances: Platanus orientalis - Oriental Plane Tree has a wide range including urban conditions, differing soils and atmospheric pollution. Responds particularly well to heavy pruning and exhibits good disease resistance. 

Landscape use: Platanus orientalis - Oriental Plane Tree is widely used as an avenue tree in larger parks, driveway trees on large country properties, street trees and as a single specimen.

Reference:

    75L:RL9,     150L: G1B, G3A,