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PLATANUS ORIENTALIS ORIENTAL PLANE in New Zealand

PLATANUS ORIENTALIS - ORIENTAL PLANE

A large, reasonably fast growing tree with a spreading, tall habit and outreaching branching. Hardy and suitable to most conditions. It has green leaves in the summer turning golden brown in winter and an interesting ornamental effect on the trunk of spots of grey and light brown. It is a parent of the London Plane, the main difference is the deeper fingered effect in the leaf with pointed leaves.
 
Applications
Specimen tree
Large open space planting
Parks and reserves
Shade tree
Avenues and streets     
 
15 year height
3-4m

Mature height
15-25m

Soil conditions
Moist, free draining, can tolerate most soil types

Wind
Semi hardy

Frost
Hardy

Light
Full sun to semi-shade    

Tree Shape
Upright, tall, spreading crown

Seasonal
Deciduous

Autumn colour
Yellow, brown

Fruit
Small, spikey seed pod

Origin
Europe

Available grades (subject to demand)
45lt, 160lt

The Icon Trees nursery covers 50 acres. So that we can attend to your requirements it is important to visit by appointment only; we may not be able to give you access to the nursery without prior arrangement.

 

Our usual opening hours are 7.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday. 

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If you are unable to visit the nursery we can assist by selecting the right trees for your project. We can also support your purchasing decisions by providing photos of our trees. Purchases can be made using direct credit, VISA or Mastercard, or trade accounts.

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99 Clevedon-Takanini Road

Ardmore

Auckland

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sales@icontrees.co.nz

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0800 BIG TREES

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