Platanus orientalis – Oriental plane tree, Chennar tree

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Platanus orientalis – Oriental plane tree, Chennar tree

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In Europe the oriental plane grows into a large tree with a wide oval crown. When the tree is older the branches hang down more, thereby forming a rounded crown. The bast is yellow, and the green (sometimes grey) bark flakes off in small pieces, giving the tree a speckled appearance. A clear difference with P. x acerifolia can be seen in the very gnarled trunk and the shape of the leaves. The palmate leaves are more deeply incised and usually have 5-7 sharply serrated lobes, the central lobe being longer than it is broad. The spherical flowers are covered with protruding hairs. The fruit is at first green but turns colour to brown and has a diameter of about 2.5 cm. The fruit hangs in groups of 3 to 6 and remains on the tree until deep into the winter. Saplings are sensitive to frost.
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Amount
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40-45 pollarded
Wire rootballed
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45-50 pollarded
Wire rootballed
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50-60 pollarded
Wire rootballed
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60-70 tabletop
Wire rootballed
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Root ball size
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Wire rootballed
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Stock
Limited stock
60-70 pollarded
Wire rootballed
Available from november! Pre-order now!
Root ball size
Packaging
Wire rootballed
Delivery period
Available from november! Pre-order now!
Stock
Limited stock
70-80 tabletop
Wire rootballed
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Root ball size
Packaging
Wire rootballed
Delivery period
Available from november! Pre-order now!
Stock
Limited stock
Specifications
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Height
30 - 35 m
Width
15-25m
Crown
round, half-open crown
Bark and branches
grey, flakes off in thin plates
Leaf
palmate lobed, glossy green, 10-20 cm
Flowers
spherical flower heads, yellow-green, May
Fruits
spherical, spiky, brown, usually 2 together
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
all, soil not too calcareous
Paving
tolerates paving
Winter hardiness zone
6b (-20,5 to -17,8 °C)
Wind resistance
moderate to good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), resistant to de-icing salt
Application
avenues and broad streets
Shape
clearstem tree, multi-stem treem
Origin
south-eastern Europe, Asia Minor
Clear stem tree Multi-stem tree clay soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates paving light-loving resistant to de-icing salt resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) 1st size , taller than 12 metres half-open crown green yellowgreen late sprout average growing all species non-toxic (usually) playground tree Tree for the future
Frequently asked questions
Platanus orientalis

Platanus orientalis can eventually reach a height of 30 - 35 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Platanus orientalis is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 30 - 35 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Platanus orientalis is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Platanus orientalis with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Platanus orientalis blooms in may.
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