Platanus orientalis (Oriental Plane, Lacewood)
Botanical Information
| Family | Platanaceae |
| Genus | Platanus |
| Species | orientalis |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Tree (deciduous) |
| Origin | Southeastern Europe, western Asia. |
| Pronunciation |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 6 - 9 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 5b - 8a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H4 - H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -26 - (-4) |
| Temperature (°F) | -15 - 20 |
| Height | 12 - 50 m |
| Spread | Over 8 m |
| Growth | Fast |
| Flowering Period | May |
Description and Growing Information
| Pests | Plane wilt (Ceratocytis platani), anthracnose, powdery mildew, American plum borer, and sycamore lace bug. |
| Notable Specimens | Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, England. |
| Habitat | Eurasia, from the Balkans to Iran |
| Bark/Stem Description | It usually has flaking bark, occasionally not flaking and becoming thick and rugged. |
| Leaf Description | Leaves are borne alternately on the stem, deeply lobed, and palmate. |
| Flower Description | Flowers are round and burr-like, borne in clusters of between 2 and 6 on a stem. |
| Fruit Description | Fruit are also round and burr-like, up to 25 mm across, borne in clusters of between 2 and 6 on a stem. |
Photographs
June 2014 at Westonbirt, England.
