Platanus Orientalis

Transform your landscape with the magnificent Platanus Orientalis, commonly known as the Oriental Plane Tree or Chinar. Celebrated for centuries across the Mediterranean and Asia for its wide, leafy canopy and distinctive flaking bark, this deciduous giant is the ultimate choice for statement landscaping and long-lasting shade.

Featuring deeply lobed, star-shaped green leaves that turn brilliant shades of golden yellow and orange in autumn, Platanus Orientalis brings year-round visual interest to any property. Highly adaptable and resilient, it thrives in urban environments, tolerating air pollution, varied soil types, and hot summer climates once rooted.

Whether you are planting an avenue, creating a shaded retreat in a large garden, or cultivating a unique bonsai specimen, our nursery-grown saplings deliver strong root systems ready for immediate planting.

Quick Highlights

• 🌳 Botanical Name: Platanus orientalis

• 🍂 Common Names: Oriental Plane, Chinar Tree

• ☀️ Sunlight: Full Sun (6+ hours daily)

• 💧 Watering: Moderate (Drought-tolerant once established)

• 📏 Mature Height: 20–30+ meters (Magnificent shade tree)

• 🏡 Best For: Large gardens, avenues, parks, and bonsai enthusiasts

Care & Growing Guide

• ☀️ Light: Thrives in full sun exposure for optimal growth and foliage density.

• 🌿 Soil: Prefers moist, well-draining soil (loam, clay, or sand). Tolerates alkaline soils well.

• 💧 Water: Water regularly during the first 1–2 growing seasons. Established trees require minimal supplemental watering.

• ✂️ Pruning: Prune during late winter dormant months to structure the canopy or maintain shape.