Platanus sp. (Plane tree)

Platanus sp. (Plane tree) with round brown fruit hanging from green leafy tree branches.
Platanus sp. (Plane tree) branches carry many round textured brown fruits among wide green leaves.

Botanical name: Platanus sp.

Common names: Plane tree, Sycamore

Family: Platanaceae

Origin: SE Europe to West Asia

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 5-10

Large tree taller than 20 ftPlant form: Large tree
Plant mature sizeMature height: 20 ft or more
Full sunSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Moderate
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; large gardens
Ornamental foliageFoliage color: Ornamental foliage
Deciduous plantFoliage: Deciduous
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Platanus sp, commonly referred to as Plane Tree or Sycamore, is a big tree native to southeastern Europe to western Asia. It can grow taller than 50 feet and requires full sun. The plant requires moderate water and is deciduous with attractive foliage. The plant is grown in USDA Zone 5-10.

Plane Tree can also be used for ethnomedical purposes. The leaves are astringent and vulnerary and a decoction is used to treat dysentery. A cream made from the leaves can be used to heal wounds. The bark boiled in vinegar can be used to treat toothache.

This plant requires full sun and plenty of air circulation, and will benefit from regular fertilization in the spring and summer. Pruning back the branches in the late winter encourages a denser habit and better air circulation.


Image gallery: 10 images
Platanus sp. (Plane tree) green leaves and brown round fruit on a tall tree branch.
Platanus sp. (Plane tree) with green palm-like leaves and round brown fruit hanging from branches.
Platanus sp. (Plane tree) green leaves on branches of a large tree trunk close up
Platanus sp. (Plane tree) with textured bark and abundant green leaves covering the canopy above
Platanus sp. (Plane tree) with green leaves and light gray branches on a tall tree.
Platanus sp. (Plane tree) spreading its large canopy of green leaves over the landscape above.
Platanus sp. (Plane tree) with textured green and tan bark on a thick tree trunk
Platanus sp. (Plane tree) showing detailed rough bark texture with patches of mottled earth tones
Platanus sp. (Plane tree) green leaves with brown spherical fruit hanging on the tree branches
Platanus sp. (Plane tree) broad green leaves with round brown fruit dangling from wooden stems
Platanus sp. (Plane tree) with round brown fruit clusters hanging on green foliage branches
Platanus sp. (Plane tree) with round brown fruit clusters nestled among deeply lobed green leaves
Platanus sp. (Plane tree) with light green leaves and brown fruit on thin branches.
Platanus sp. (Plane tree) branches spread upward toward the sky with abundant light green leaves.
Platanus sp. (Plane tree) vibrant lime green leaves growing on thin brown branches close up
Platanus sp. (Plane tree) branches filled with palmately lobed light green foliage catching natural sunlight rays
Platanus sp. (Plane tree) green leaves with brown spherical fruit hanging from tree branches
Platanus sp. (Plane tree) with green palmately lobed leaves and round brown fruit clusters hanging down
Platanus sp. (Plane tree) with round brown fruit and serrated green leaves on branch
Platanus sp. (Plane tree) with many round brown fruit hanging among serrated green leaves.


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