Platanus orientalis 200 PCS fresh seeds, Oriental sycamore tree seeds, Oriental plane, Platanus tree

🌱 Platanus orientalis — Oriental sycamore tree, Oriental plane, Platanus tree

Seeds of Platanus orientalis, a deciduous tree species in the Platanaceae family. Key selling points include its exceptional longevity, colossal size, and tolerance to smoke in large cities.

🌿 Botanical Description

Platanus orientalis is a woody plant that can grow up to 50 m in height, with a powerful trunk diameter of up to 12 m. The bark is light gray or greenish-gray, shedding large thin scales to expose a lighter inner layer. Leaves are mostly five-lobed, 12-15 cm long, and 15-18 cm wide, with a truncated or broadly wedge-shaped base. Fruits are thickened to the tip, pubescent, and conical, turning into a straight, bare column about 4 mm long.

🌾 Growing & Agrotechnics

• Sow seeds 1-2 cm deep, stratify for 30-60 days, and maintain a temperature of 20-25°C for germination.
• Germination time: 1-3 months.
• Soil type: Well-drained, strongly alkaline soils.
• Watering and fertilization: Regular watering and balanced fertilization.
• USDA Hardiness Zone: 5-9, frost tolerance: Moderate.

🗺️ Natural Growing Areas

Native to the Middle East, North Africa, and the Mediterranean region, Platanus orientalis grows in climate zones with mild winters and hot summers, typically between 0-2000 m altitude.

✨ Interesting Facts

Platanus orientalis has been used as a shade tree, and its wood is valued for furniture-making. It is also known to tolerate urban pollution and is often planted in cities. In some cases, the tree can live for over 1,000 years.