Platanus orientalis 'Digitata' - Oriental Plane 'Digitata'

Platanus orientalis 'Digitata', commonly known as Oriental Plane 'Digitata', is a beautiful, broad-spreading deciduous tree that is perfect for providing shade and adding visual interest to any landscape. Its deeply lobed green leaves turn to a striking yellow-brown in autumn, providing a beautiful display of seasonal color. This tree is highly adaptable, tolerant of a wide range of soil conditions, including heavy clay soils, pollution, and heat.

Common Name: Oriental Plane 'Digitata'

Mature Height (meters): Around 20 meters

Mature Width (meters): Around 15 meters

Spacing: Plant 8 to 10 meters apart

Foliage: Deeply lobed, green leaves that turn yellow-brown in autumn

Flowering period: Produces small, insignificant flowers in spring

Form/ Habit: Broad, spreading habit

Uses: Excellent shade tree, specimen tree, or street tree

Evergreen/ Deciduous: Deciduous

Tolerates: Tolerant of a wide range of soil conditions, including heavy clay soils, pollution, and heat

Drought Hardy: Yes, drought-tolerant once established

Sun: Prefers full sun to partial shade

Maintenance: Moderate maintenance, may require pruning to control size or remove dead wood

Water requirement: Average water requirements, tolerates occasional dry spells once established.

How to Plant:

Oriental Plane 'Digitata' prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Dig a hole slightly larger than the root ball, and backfill with soil mixed with organic matter. Water regularly during the first growing season to help the tree establish its root system.

Caring for Oriental Plane 'Digitata':

Once established, Oriental Plane 'Digitata' is relatively low-maintenance. Water regularly during periods of drought, and prune to control size or remove dead or damaged wood.

Frequently Asked Questions:

1. Is Oriental Plane 'Digitata' suitable for planting along a street?

• Yes, Oriental Plane 'Digitata' is an excellent choice for a street tree due to its tolerance of pollution and its broad spreading habit, which provides good coverage.

2. Does Oriental Plane 'Digitata' attract wildlife?

• Yes, Oriental Plane 'Digitata' is known to attract a variety of wildlife, including birds and butterflies.

3. How fast does Oriental Plane 'Digitata' grow?

• Oriental Plane 'Digitata' is a fast-growing tree, capable of growing 1-2 meters per year in ideal conditions.