The London Planetree, also known as the Platanus x acerifolia, is a large deciduous tree that is commonly found in urban areas. Here's everything you need to know about it:
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Appearance: The London Planetree has a distinctive appearance with its mottled bark that peels off in patches, revealing a creamy white or light green inner bark. The leaves are large, palmate, and resemble those of a maple tree. They turn yellow in the fall.
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Size: This tree can grow to be quite large, reaching heights of 70 to 100 feet (21 to 30 meters) with a spread of 50 to 80 feet (15 to 24 meters). It has a broad, rounded crown that provides ample shade.
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Tolerance: London Planetrees are known for their ability to tolerate a wide range of environmental conditions, including pollution, drought, and compacted soil. They are often planted in urban areas because of their resilience.
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Origins: |
P. occidentalis x P. orientalis |
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Height: |
55' - 65' |
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Spread: |
20' - 40' |
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Spacing: |
30’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 - 8 |
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Bloom Color: |
Green(male), Red(female) |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: High Maintenance. Water regularly. A messy tree with leaf, bark and fruit litter. Cankerstain is a concern that can be fatal. Anthracnose, leaf spot, canker, and powdery mildew may occur. Pests include Japanese beetles, borers, scale, and mites.
LANDSCAPE USES: Specimen or mass plantings, Naturalized Areas, Shade Tree, and Screening.
COMPANION PLANTS: Hosta, Coral Bells, Hydrangea
IMAGES: (Leaves) Ladislav Luppa, Platanus acerifolia - City Park in Lučenec (3), CC BY-SA 3.0, (Autumn Leaves) Warburg, Platanus leaves, CC BY-SA 3.0, (Young Tree) LBM1948, Sierra de la Demanda 02, CC BY-SA 4.0, (Mature Tee) Taken by Fanghong, PlatanusAcerifoliaTrunk, CC BY-SA 3.0, (Bark) Synezis, Platanus × acerifolia - Platan kora (7), CC BY-SA 4.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown
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