Platanus orientalis 'Minaret' Platanus orientalis 'Minaret'

Platanaceae

Platanus orientalis 'Minaret' Platanus orientalis 'Minaret'

This oriental plane tree cultivar was found as a seedling of P. orientalis 'Digitata'. It forms a compact column-shaped crown with very dense branches and grows more slowly than the species. The bast is yellow, and the green (sometimes grey) bark flakes off in small plates. This produces the characteristic plane bark. Young shoots and leaf stalks are a remarkable purple-red in colour. The leaves are deeply incised and usually have 5 - 7 lobes with serrated points. The autumn colour is yellow. The spherical flowers are covered with protruding hairs. The fruit, that turns colour from green to brown and measures approx. 2.5 cm in diameter, appears after flowering. The fruit hangs in groups of 3 to 6 and remains on the tree until deep into the winter. Saplings are sensitive to frost.
Our trees can only be planted when they don't have any leaves. Due to the this we will start delivering again from November 2025.
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Height
8 - 12 m
Width
6-7m
Crown
column-shaped, dark, dense crown
Bark and branches
bark flakes off, young twigs reddish-purple
Leaf
palmatifid to palmate, dark green, 8 - 10 cm
Flowers
rounded, yellow-green, May/June
Fruits
fruit heads, 3 - 6 together, on a long stem
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
all, preferably somewhat humid and calcareous
Paving
tolerates paving
Winter hardiness zone
6b (-20,5 to -17,8 °C)
Wind resistance
good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind, resistant to de-icing salt
Application
avenues and broad streets, narrow streets
Shape
clearstem tree, multi-stem treem
Origin
Leenderheim Nursery, Leende, The Netherlands, 1997
Clear stem tree Multi-stem tree clay soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates paving light-loving resistant to de-icing salt resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) can withstand wind columnar 2nd size, between 6 and 12 metres dense crown green yellowgreen late sprout average growing all species non-toxic (usually) Tree for the future
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Frequently asked questions
Platanus orientalis 'Minaret'

Platanus orientalis 'Minaret' can eventually reach a height of 8 - 12 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Platanus orientalis 'Minaret' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 8 - 12 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Platanus orientalis 'Minaret' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Platanus orientalis 'Minaret' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Platanus orientalis 'Minaret' blooms in may, june.
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  • Orders over £1,000: Receive a 50% discount on delivery costs.
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Yes, for trees with a size of 50-60 cm girth or larger, additional delivery charges apply due to the need for specialised transport. These costs will be calculated separately and shared with you after your order is placed. We will contact you to discuss the transport options and costs.

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