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London Plane Tree

Platanus X Hispanica

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Overview

The London Plane Tree (Platanus x hispanica) is an illustrious deciduous giant, renowned for its resilience and extensive canopy. Growing up to 100 feet tall with a spread of 80 feet, its mottled bark and broad leaves provide robust shade and aesthetic appeal. Adaptable to various soils, it thrives in full sun and boasts a high pollution tolerance, making it a staple in urban landscapes. Ideal for creating a striking focal point or natural privacy screen.

Sun FullWater Low, MediumZones 7–10Type TreeClimate Temperate

London Plane Tree (Platanus X Hispanica) — Ideal for creating a striking focal point or natural privacy screen; making it a staple in urban, image 77

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Low, Medium
USDA zones: 7–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Tree
Family: Platanaceae
Climate: Temperate

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London Plane Tree (Platanus X Hispanica) — Its bark is one of its most distinctive features

London Plane Tree (Platanus X Hispanica) — this resilient tree is relatively drought tolerant; where its grand stature and ecological benefits can, image 66

London Plane Tree (Platanus X Hispanica) — its mottled bark and broad leaves provide robust shade and aesthetic appeal

London Plane Tree (Platanus X Hispanica) — scientifically known as Platanus x hispanica; and gray hues that serve as a visual interest throughout, image 55

London Plane Tree (Platanus X Hispanica) — offering broad shade coverage; adaptable to various soils

London Plane Tree (Platanus X Hispanica) — Growing up to 100 feet tall with a spread of 80 feet; ensure it is positioned to enjoy full sun to, image 49

London Plane Tree (Platanus X Hispanica) — Consider the London Plane as a monumental feature for parks; it thrives in full sun and boasts a high pollution

London Plane Tree (Platanus X Hispanica) — Ideal for creating a striking focal point or natural privacy screen; making it a staple in urban landscapes

London Plane Tree (Platanus X Hispanica) — and gray hues that serve as a visual interest throughout the year; growing up to 100 feet tall with a spread of 80

London Plane Tree (Platanus X Hispanica) — where its grand stature and ecological benefits can be fully appreciated; exfoliating in irregular, image 68

London Plane Tree (Platanus X Hispanica) — The London Plane Tree (Platanus x hispanica) is an illustrious deciduous giant; its mottled bark and, image 47

London Plane Tree (Platanus X Hispanica) — and gray hues that serve as a visual interest throughout the year

London Plane Tree (Platanus X Hispanica) — Regular watering will encourage a strong establishment especially in the first few years

London Plane Tree (Platanus X Hispanica) — tree for full; this resilient tree is relatively drought tolerant

London Plane Tree (Platanus X Hispanica) — Its bark is one of its most distinctive features, image 58

London Plane Tree (Platanus X Hispanica) — Adaptable to various soils; scientifically known as Platanus x hispanica, image 51

London Plane Tree (Platanus X Hispanica) — Widely appreciated for its adaptability and grandeur; consider the London Plane as a monumental feature, image 79

London Plane Tree (Platanus X Hispanica) — maple-like leaves adorn the branches

London Plane Tree (Platanus X Hispanica) — it thrives in full sun and boasts a high pollution tolerance; it is recommended to allocate ample room, image 52

London Plane Tree (Platanus X Hispanica) — It is recommended to allocate ample room away from foundations, sidewalks, and underground utilities, image 62

London Plane Tree (Platanus X Hispanica) — London Plane Trees are also known for their resistance to pests and diseases; the London Plane Tree, image 63

London Plane Tree (Platanus X Hispanica) — It is recommended to allocate ample room away from foundations, sidewalks, and underground utilities

London Plane Tree (Platanus X Hispanica) — Ideal for creating a striking focal point or natural privacy screen; making it a staple in urban, image 54

London Plane Tree (Platanus X Hispanica) — scientifically known as Platanus x hispanica; and gray hues that serve as a visual interest throughout the year

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