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London Plane Tree
Platanus x acerifolia
tree☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate water
A large, vigorous shade tree with distinctive exfoliating bark that reveals creamy white and gray patches. Prized for urban landscaping, it tolerates air pollution and urban conditions well.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
moderate
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 4a to Zone 9bpH Range
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 5 to 8Seasonality
Season of Interest
SpringSummerFall
Canopy
The tallest trees that form the overstory.
Succession Role
early successional
Native Range
hybrid of American and Oriental plane trees
Function & Care
biomass/mulchwindbreak
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation