Platanus orientalis Minaret
Eastern Plane Tree
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Common Name: Eastern Plane Tree
Latin Name: Platanus orientalis 'Minaret'
Soil: Well-draining reasonably good soil.
Position: Full sun or partial shade
Hardiness: Fully hardy
Eventual height/spread: 20/15m
Special features: Large, deeply cut finger-like leaves that are densely packed onto the braches.
The 'Minaret' makes a great feature tree for a large garden or parkland site. This tree grows to have a spreading and broadly columnar habit and when it is established the bark will flake to reveal different shades of cream, brown and grey on the trunk. The large leaves are palmately lobed and dark green in summer, later turning to golden brown come autumn. The small and rather inconspicuous summer flowers turn to brown burr-like fruits in autumn which adds further interest. This is a great choice for planting as a feature tree and also works well when planted near to other plane trees for differing interest.