Height Guide

These heights are approximate. Batches change frequently, so if you need exact heights, we recommend confirming current batch heights with our sales team.

• 40cm/45L: Approx. 2-2.8m tall
• 1500L: Contact us for height information

Why Choose This Tree for Your Landscape?

Deeply Cut, Elegant Foliage – Features deeply lobed, hand-shaped leaves, creating a distinctive and airy canopy.

Majestic Shade Tree – Forms a broad, spreading crown, making it an ideal shade tree for large gardens, parks, and avenues.

Highly Adaptable & Urban Hardy – Thrives in polluted city environments, handling compacted soils, drought, and heat with ease.

Attractive, Peeling Bark – Exhibits mottled bark in shades of cream, gray, and brown, adding year-round textural interest.

Fast-Growing & Resilient – Establishes quickly and requires minimal maintenance.

Deciduous with Striking Autumn Color – Leaves turn golden yellow and russet brown before falling, offering seasonal interest.

How to Grow in Different Soil Types

Platanus orientalis 'Digitata' thrives in well-drained soil but adapts to various conditions:

Sandy Soil: Requires organic matter to improve moisture retention.

Clay Soil: Can become compacted—improve with compost and sand for better aeration.

Loamy Soil: Ideal for healthy root development and consistent growth.

Acidic or Alkaline Soil: Tolerant of a wide pH range, making it highly adaptable.

Caring for Platanus orientalis 'Digitata':

• Prune as needed to remove dead or diseased branches and to maintain the tree's shape.
• Water regularly during the first few years to establish a deep root system.
• Fertilize with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring to encourage healthy growth and fall foliage color.

Frequently Asked Questions:

• What is the significance of the digitate leaves?
  The unique hand-shaped leaves of this tree make it highly recognizable and add a distinctive aesthetic to landscapes.
• Is this tree suitable for urban environments?
  Yes, it is often used as a street tree or in urban parks due to its adaptability and impressive size.
• Does Platanus orientalis 'Digitata' attract wildlife?
  While the flowers may attract pollinators, the tree's large canopy provides habitat and shade for various urban birds and wildlife.
• Is it tolerant of different soil types?
  Yes, Oriental Plane Tree 'Digitata' is adaptable to various soil types, making it a versatile and hardy urban tree.