🌳 Plane Tree: Growing Guide
Plane Tree (Platanus orientalis) grows best in full sun with moderate watering, and does well at −20 to 40 °C (−4 to 104 °F) in soil with a pH of 6.0–8.0. Space plants about 1000 cm (394 in) apart. Expect 365+ days (a perennial — it takes more than a season).
Quick facts
| Scientific name | Platanus orientalis |
|---|---|
| Category | Shade Trees |
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Watering | Moderate |
| Plant spacing | 1000 cm (394 in) |
| Soil pH | 6.0–8.0 |
| Comfortable temperature | −20 to 40 °C (−4 to 104 °F) |
| Time to maturity | 365+ days (a perennial — it takes more than a season) |
| Sowing depth | 10 cm (3.9 in) |
| Height | 2000–3000 cm (787–1181 in) |
When to sow, plant and harvest
The calendar below shows the best months in each climate zone. Pick the zone closest to your garden.
| J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mediterranean | Plant out | |||||||||||
| Continental | Plant out | |||||||||||
| Oceanic | Plant out | |||||||||||
| Subtropical | Plant out | |||||||||||
| Cold / Northern | Plant out |
- Mediterranean (Greece, Spain, Italy, coastal Turkey): Plant out: Mar.
- Continental (Central/Northern Europe, inland Balkans): Plant out: Apr.
- Oceanic (UK, France, Belgium, Netherlands, NW Europe): Plant out: Mar.
- Subtropical (Southern US, N. Africa, Middle East): Plant out: Feb.
- Cold / Northern (Scandinavia, Canada, Russia, Alpine): Plant out: Apr.
Watering
Water about every 7 days in summer and about every 21 days in winter. Moderate for a young tree.
Growing tips
A Greek symbol. Lives 2,000+ years. Hippocrates is said to have taught under a plane tree.
Common pests and problems
Frequently asked questions
Plane Tree: when should I sow and plant it?
Mediterranean (Greece, Spain, Italy, coastal Turkey): Plant out: Mar. Continental (Central/Northern Europe, inland Balkans): Plant out: Apr. Oceanic (UK, France, Belgium, Netherlands, NW Europe): Plant out: Mar.
Plane Tree: how often should I water it?
Water about every 7 days in summer and about every 21 days in winter. Moderate for a young tree.
Plane Tree: how far apart should I plant it?
Plant about 1000 cm (394 in) apart and sow at a depth of about 10 cm (3.9 in).
Plane Tree: how long does it take to grow?
Plan on 365+ days (a perennial — it takes more than a season).
Plane Tree: which pests and problems should I watch for?
Anthracnose, Massaria.
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