Our nature is distinguished by a wide variety of vegetation. There are many trees that produce bountiful fruit every year. There are also other types of trees that can create cozy and shady corners for a wonderful holiday on hot summer days. As you can see in the photo, the oriental plane tree has amazing decorative qualities, which we want to talk about.
Oriental "maple"
In the world there are many ancient plants, which are mentioned in various chronicle sources. The plane tree is one of the most ancient and amazing plants. This culture has a history of several millennia.
The genus of plane trees has 11 evergreen and deciduous trees. 
Most sycamore trees grow in North America, Asia Minor and Europe... On the territory of the Caucasus, there are long-lived trees, whose age is about 2 thousand years. The oldest representative of plane trees grows in Turkey, its age is 2300 years. The height of the tree reaches 60 meters, and its trunk circumference is 42 meters, the trunk diameter is 13.4 meters.
In the old days, people called the plane tree oriental "maple", because it the leaves, as seen in the photo, have a resemblance to maple leaves... Unlike maple, sycamore trees have a longer lifespan and larger size. It belongs to one of the largest trees on our planet. It is known that in ancient times there were rare specimens of huge plane trees, in the shade of which up to a hundred people could hide. Plane trees are especially popular in countries with hot climates as they provide shade and coolness. They enjoyed great love among the population and, after planting, formed whole groves.
Oriental plane tree photo and description
In the countries of the Far and Near East, as well as on the Balkan Peninsula, residents have planted plane trees near their homes, temples and wells for a long time. They created a large shade and gave coolness on sultry days... In Turkish and Persian, the plane tree is called plane tree. In the old days, poets wrote about them and gave names to the most powerful trees, composed legends.
The oriental sycamore is a tall deciduous tree. On average, the trunk reaches a height of 25–30 meters, the circumference of the trunk is up to 12 meters in diameter. We see in the photo of the sycamore that its crown is low and wide, loose and spreading. The twisted branches extend from the trunk at almost right angles, and the lowest ones are inclined towards the ground.
The leaves on the branches are five- and less often seven-lobed, and on young shoots there are three-lobed. Their length reaches 12-15 cm and width 15-18 cm... The tree has fruits - manynuts, they hibernate, and after winter they break up into small nuts. They ripen during the year, divide into small fruits and then are carried far away by the winds. Small fruits are called "plane trees".
Even the best photo cannot convey magnificent view of sycamore... Everything is beautiful in the tree, from the leaves to its unusual bark. The sycamore tree has become a favorite of most gardeners due to its decorative qualities.
The wild plane tree grows along the banks of rivers and streams, in valleys, riparian forests, gorges, among mountain forests. It can be located up to 1500 meters above sea level.
Planting and leaving
The oriental sycamore belongs to fast-growing trees. After planting, young trees can grow up to 2 meters annually in growth. Plane seeds retain their germination throughout the whole year, provided it is stored correctly. It is recommended to keep the seeds in a cool and dry place. Before planting seeds, they should be soaked in water for a while.
Planting can be done in spring or autumn. The plant is unpretentious to the composition of the soil, although it loves deep, moist and light places very much. Trees are considered frost-resistant, winter normally at temperatures down to -15aboutC. In central Russia, it is advisable to select more frost-resistant varieties of plane trees for planting. In warm regions, it is customary to plant plane trees along water sources;
rivers;- streams.
A plane tree will grow more actively if it plant on loose and mineral-rich soil and with regular watering. In arid places it will also grow if provided with abundant watering. The giant tree is very fond of moisture. With good watering, it will always stand out from the rest of the plants in the garden.
Chinar should be pruned regularly to remove damaged branches. A haircut is also necessary to create a decorative plant.
So that the tree can successfully winter, you need to worry about this in advance. For this purpose, mulch is prepared, consisting of coniferous twigs, sawdust. You can also use the leaves as mulch.
The eastern plane tree adapts well to a wide variety of habitats. The tree has also adapted to the polluted urban conditions... It is not afraid of pests, which is very important in the modern world. Chinar is resistant to various diseases. The main requirements for successful cultivation:
- timely watering;
- landing in a well-lit area.
Top dressing and reproduction
Specialists recommend feeding the tree only in the first years of its life... If the soil is fertile, then the plane tree can not be fed at all, natural conditions are enough for it.
In case of illness or slow growth plane tree it needs to be fed, but first to decide what the plant lacks. If the plane tree develops normally, then universal fertilizing agents should be used as fertilizer. Be sure to follow the instructions for use and not add too much.
In the springtime plane trees are planted in heavy soils, and light soil is better for autumn planting. Seeds are planted as standard, to a depth of about 50 cm. Later, as the tree grows, it can be transplanted.
If you look closely at the photo of the eastern plane tree, then it cannot be confused with another tree... It stands out among all the vegetation for its power and majestic beauty, wide and spreading crown. Its distinctive feature is peeling bark. This feature of the eastern plane tree requires attention. Care must be taken to ensure that the integrity of the bark is not compromised. If this happens, then pests can penetrate through the wounds on the bark, the tree can get sick.
If there experience in planting trees with cuttings and layering, then you can plant a sycamore in this way. It is best to use the most convenient and affordable method for planting. If everything is done correctly and care for the plane tree, it will amaze with its beauty for hundreds of years and give coolness in the shade of a powerful crown.
