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

Watering

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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