Platanus consists of robust, sizable deciduous trees characterized by their impressive stature, featuring leaves similar to those of maples and bark with distinctive patterns.

Platanus

Platanus 'Athens Globe'

Platanus 'Augustine Henry'

Platanus 'Lavallei'

Platanus hispanica 'Alphen's Globe'

Platanus mexicana

Platanus occidentalis is a large and robust tree, typically reaching heights of up to 25 meters. It features distinctive bark that peels in shades of brown, grey, and cream. The foliage consists of bright green leaves resembling those of the sycamore, which are characterized by three to five pointed lobes. The tree produces small, unremarkable flowers that give way to round seed clusters. These clusters appear in pairs or singly on elongated stems, initially green before turning brown and remaining attached throughout the winter months.

Platanus occidentalis

Platanus orientalis is a robust, broad-canopied deciduous tree characterized by a thick trunk and distinctive, peeling bark. The leaves are prominently palmately lobed, while the flowers are not particularly noticeable, giving way to clusters of burr-like fruits.

Platanus orientalis

Platanus orientalis 'Autumn Glory'

Platanus orientalis 'Cuneata'

Platanus orientalis 'Minaret'

Platanus orientalis 'Mirkovec' is a compact tree that grows slowly, featuring distinctive, peeling bark in shades of grey, green, and cream. Its canopy is dense and spreading, providing ample shade. In late summer, the foliage takes on a red-bronze hue, transitioning to a rich red by autumn. Spring brings green, spherical flowers, which are succeeded by spiky fruit in the fall.

Platanus orientalis 'Mirkovec'

Platanus orientalis 'Rockhampton Autumn Red' is a substantial, rapidly growing deciduous tree that can reach heights of approximately 15 meters. Its dark green foliage transforms into vibrant red and orange hues starting in October, with colors intensifying as autumn progresses.

Platanus orientalis 'Rockhampton Autumn Red'

Platanus orientalis f. digitata is a robust, deciduous tree that can reach heights and widths of up to 25 meters. Its foliage consists of deeply lobed leaves, each divided into five slender segments, exhibiting a rich green hue that transitions to yellow as autumn arrives. The bark peels in layers, revealing a mix of grey, olive green, and brown tones. In winter, its seedheads dangle, resembling ornaments.

Platanus orientalis f. digitata

Platanus orientalis from Sfendili, Crete

This medium-sized tree typically reaches heights of approximately 15 meters. It maintains a pyramidal shape in its youth, gradually broadening as it matures. The bark is characterized by a unique flaking pattern in shades of grey, green, and cream. Its leaves are a vibrant green, featuring deep, narrow lobes that transition to red and orange hues in the fall. The tree produces inconspicuous green flowers, which are succeeded by distinctive spiky, spherical fruit.

Platanus orientalis var. insularis

Platanus orientals var. cuneata

Platanus racemosa Nutt.

Platanus wrightii

Platanus x acerifolia 'Columbia'

Platanus x acerifolia 'El Gordo'PBR

Platanus x acerifolia 'Liberty'

This is a sizable deciduous tree notable for its distinctive, peeling grey and cream bark. The leaves resemble those of the maple, featuring a palmately lobed shape and can reach widths of up to 20 cm. The flowers are somewhat understated and give way to clusters of burr-like fruits.

Platanaceae