Oriental plane Platanus orientalis
Oriental plane (Platanus orientalis) is a deciduous perennial tree in the Platanaceae family, native to South-east Europe to Iran. It grows 20–30 m (66–98 ft) tall and 15–25 m (49–82 ft) wide, wants full sun and moderate water, and is hardy to about -20 °C (-4 °F). Space plants about 15 m (49 ft) apart.
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Oriental plane at a glance
| Type | Perennial tree, deciduous |
|---|---|
| Family | Platanaceae |
| Mature height | 20–30 m (66–98 ft) |
| Mature spread | 15–25 m (49–82 ft) |
| Spacing | 15 m (49 ft) centre to centre |
| Sun | Full sun, at least 6 h of direct sun a day |
| Water | Moderate; drought tolerance moderate, waterlogging tolerance moderate |
| Soil pH | 6–8.5 |
| Cold hardiness | About -20 °C (-4 °F) once established (roughly USDA zone 6) |
| Heat stress | Likely above about 42 °C (108 °F) |
| Wind tolerance | Moderate |
| Pollinator value | None |
| Edible | Not grown as food |
| Native to | South-east Europe to Iran |
| Common in gardens of | 🇹🇷 Turkey, 🇮🇷 Iran, 🇬🇷 Greece, 🇮🇹 Italy |
Is Oriental plane toxic?
- People: not known to be toxic
- Cats: not known to be toxic
- Dogs: not known to be toxic
- Parts: fruit hairs
Seed-ball hairs can irritate airways when they break up.
If a child or pet may have eaten part of a plant, call a poison centre or vet straight away.
Companion planting: what to grow with Oriental plane
No well-documented helpful pairing. Group it with plants that like full sun and moderate water.
Questions about Oriental plane
- How far apart should I plant Oriental plane?
- About 15 m (49 ft) apart, centre to centre. A mature plant spreads 15–25 m (49–82 ft).
- Does Oriental plane need full sun?
- Full sun: at least 6 hours of direct sun a day.
- How much water does Oriental plane need?
- Moderate water. Drought tolerance is moderate and waterlogging tolerance moderate.
- How cold-hardy is Oriental plane?
- It tolerates about -20 °C (-4 °F) once established, roughly USDA zone 6.
- Is Oriental plane poisonous to cats and dogs?
- For cats it is not known to be toxic; for dogs not known to be toxic; for people not known to be toxic. Seed-ball hairs can irritate airways when they break up.
- What grows well with Oriental plane?
- There is no well-documented companion pairing for Oriental plane. Group it with plants that like the same sun (full sun) and water (moderate).
Sources and evidence
Evidence grade B (B: extension service or peer-reviewed).
- Euro+Med PlantBase, Botanic Garden and Botanical Museum Berlin
- RHS Plant Finder, Royal Horticultural Society
Notes and assumptions
- The chinar of Persian and Mughal gardens and the shade tree of village squares; individuals can live many centuries.
Reference values for planning, not horticultural, veterinary or medical advice. Varieties, soils and local climates differ: check with a local nursery or extension service.
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