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Cyprian plane

Platanus orientalis var. insularis

Low Maintenance

Genus: Platanus
Family: Platanaceae

About this plant

P. orientalis var. insularis a medium-sized tree to around 15m, pyramidal when young and spreading with age. It has flaking grey/green/cream bark and bright green foliage with deep, narrow lobes turning red and orange in autumn. Inconspicuous green flowers are followed by spiky, spherical fruit

Growing Information

Height

Higher Than 12 Metres

Spread

Wider Than 8 Metres

Hardiness

H6

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

AcidAlkaline

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Neutral

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingNorth FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun

Pruning

Pruning group 1

Propagation

Propagate from hardwood cuttings in winter

Pests

Generally pest free though may be affected by lacebugs

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Flower Borders

Season of Interest

AutumnSpringSummerWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

Higher Than 12 Metres

Spread

Wider Than 8 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Fifty To Hundred Years