Platanus x acerifolia
London Plane










Grows rapidly to form a large, round-headed tree. Smooth, mottled bark peels off in large flakes. Large, palmate leaves. Great for large lawns, parks, avenues, and streets. Can be pruned heavily. Able to survive extreme conditions of poor soil, limited moisture, and pollution. Yellow-orange autumn leaves.
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Taxonomy and Etymology
Genus: Platanus
Species: Platanus x acerifolia
Synonyms: Platanus x hispanica
Common Name: London Plane
Description and Features
Description: Grows rapidly to form a large, round-headed tree. Smooth, mottled bark peels off in large flakes. Large, palmate leaves. Great for large lawns, parks, avenues, and streets. Can be pruned heavily. Able to survive extreme conditions of poor soil, limited moisture, and pollution. Yellow-orange autumn leaves.
Height: 8m
Width: 6m
Uses: Street, Paddocks, Shade
Tolerates: Windy
Soil Type: Dry soils
Winter Foliage: Deciduous
Origin: Exotic
Foliage:
Summer: Green
Autumn: Yellow, Orange
Winter: None
Spring: Green