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 7–10Climate Temperate

London Plane Tree (Platanus X Hispanica) — The London Plane Tree (Platanus x hispanica) is an illustrious deciduous giant

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Platanaceae
Climate: Temperate

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London Plane Tree (Platanus X Hispanica) — renowned for its resilience and extensive canopy; offering broad shade coverage, image 48

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) — making it a staple in urban landscapes; tree for full, image 53

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) — Adaptable to various soils; scientifically known as Platanus x hispanica, image 51

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

London Plane Tree (Platanus X Hispanica) — exfoliating in irregular patches to reveal a mosaic of cream; regular watering will encourage a strong, image 59

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, image 60

London Plane Tree (Platanus X Hispanica) — Widely appreciated for its adaptability and grandeur; consider the London Plane as a monumental feature, image 56

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) — 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) — offering broad shade coverage; adaptable to various soils, image 57

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) — maple-like leaves adorn the branches; widely appreciated for its adaptability and grandeur, image 61

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) — ensure it is positioned to enjoy full sun to partial shade and in soil that provides adequate drainage, image 64

London Plane Tree (Platanus X Hispanica) — Regular watering will encourage a strong establishment especially in the first few years; maple-like, image 65

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, image 67

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) — tree for full; this resilient tree is relatively drought tolerant, image 69

London Plane Tree (Platanus X Hispanica) — The London Plane Tree (Platanus x hispanica) is an illustrious deciduous giant; its mottled bark and, image 70

London Plane Tree (Platanus X Hispanica) — Adaptable to various soils; scientifically known as Platanus x hispanica, image 74

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 72

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