Platanus orientalis Oriental plane Ht 25-30m

Large tree / Deciduous / Tolerates wet sites / Tolerates exposed sites / Attractive autumn colours - yellow / Attractive berries fruits or cone / Timber / Firewood / Erosion control / Cold hardy (H4) (-10 to -5C)

S E Europe to Asia Minor. Broadly columnar, deciduous. Trunk often continuous right through the crown. Bark flakes in plates. Leaves 10-20cm, more incised than P. x acerifolia. Popular avenue tree. Timber used for interior finishing and furniture. SEED grown.