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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 7–10Climate 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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Photos (83)

London Plane Tree (Platanus X Hispanica) — its mottled bark and broad leaves provide robust shade and aesthetic appeal; renowned for its resilience, image 73
London Plane Tree (Platanus X Hispanica) — renowned for its resilience and extensive canopy; offering broad shade coverage, image 71
London Plane Tree (Platanus X Hispanica) — scientifically known as Platanus x hispanica; and gray hues that serve as a visual interest throughout, image 78
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
London Plane Tree (Platanus X Hispanica) — making it a staple in urban landscapes; tree for full, image 76
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 75
London Plane Tree (Platanus X Hispanica) — exfoliating in irregular patches to reveal a mosaic of cream; regular watering will encourage a strong, image 82
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 83
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) — offering broad shade coverage; adaptable to various soils, image 80
London Plane Tree (Platanus X Hispanica) — Its bark is one of its most distinctive features, image 81

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