Platanus orientalis f. digitata Shade so flowers can be enjoyed

so flowers can be enjoyed through the chilly spring

Adding its tolerance for sun and shade

Beyond its shape and size it shares all its characteristics with its relative the Silver Birch

Tolerates poorly drained soil and some flooding

Platanus orientalis f. digitata Shade so flowers can be enjoyedThe digitata form is similar to the species, maturing to a large, stately tree with a wide spreading head of branches. It differs by its deeply incised, palmate leaves; hence the name digitata meaning hand like. Pendulous bristly fruits are borne in clusters of 3 6 which often remain through winter. Very attractive dappled and cream coloured, flaking bark. H6