Nagesh Guleria, divisional forest officer in Shimla, informs, 'Chinar whose scientific name is platanus orientalis is a very rare tree in Shimla. It is largely found in Kashmir and European countries, though its cousin, maple, grows here abundantly.

Is Chinar a Maple tree?

The Chinar tree is a pride of Kashmir! Its leaves look a lot like the leaves of the famous Maple tree. This tree is known for its longevity and can be found throughout Kashmir. One of the unique characteristics of this tree is that its leaves change colors.

What is the English name of Chinar?

Platanus orientalis - Chinar. Chinar is a very large, widespreading, and long-lived deciduous tree. The native range of Chinar includes at least Eurasia from the Balkans to the Himalaya in the east.