How to tend a Platanus occidentalis
Also known as: Platanus orientalis var. occidentalis (L.) Kuntze, Platanus occidentalis f. attenuata Sarg., Platanus lobata Moench, Platanus integrifolia K.Koch, Platanus excelsa Salisb., Platanus densicoma Dode, Platanus pyramidalis Dippel, Platanus vulgaris var. angulosa Spach, Platanus occidentalis f. occidentalis , Platanus occidentalis var. occidentalis , Platanus occidentalis var. densicoma (Dode) Château & Chassignol, Platanus vulgaris prol. occidentalis (L.) Cadevall
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Water thoroughly after soil surface dries, avoid saturated water
Sunlight
Likes sunshine, put in sunny places, avoid strong sunlight in summer at noon
Soil
Likes acid, loose soil or soil with specific nutrients
Fertilizer
Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly
Pruning
Remove aged tissues, dead and pest branches timely
About this plant
- Origin
- Europe, Americas
- Category
- Platanaceae, Platanus
- Size
- Diameter ⥠20 cm, height ⥠25 cm
- Blooming period
- Flowering period April-May, fruiting period September-October
- Flower colors
- yellow
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