Platanus x acerifolia syn. Platanus x hispanica ; Platanus x hybrida
London Plane Tree
Platanus - plane trees - are vigorous, large deciduous trees with maple-like leaves and patterned bark. Platanus x hispanica - the London Plane Tree - is a large deciduous tree with flaking grey and cream bark. They bear Inconspicuous flowers which are are followed by clustered, burr-like fruits
Contributed by @lukas
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Full sun
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Occasional watering
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Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)
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Free draining and fertile
Common name
London Plane Tree
Latin name
Platanus x acerifolia syn. Platanus x hispanica ; Platanus x hybrida
type
Deciduous tree
family
Platanaceae
ph
5.5 - 8.5 Acid - Neutral
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Light
Full sun
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Frost
Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)
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Soil
Free draining and fertile
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Water
Occasional watering
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
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When the plant will bloom
full grown dimensions
8.00 M
12.00 M
Platanus x acerifolia syn. Platanus x hispanica ; Platanus x hybrida
Platanus - plane trees - are vigorous, large deciduous trees with maple-like leaves and patterned bark. Platanus x hispanica - the London Plane Tree - is a large deciduous tree with flaking grey and cream bark. They bear Inconspicuous flowers which are are followed by clustered, burr-like fruits
Flowering
From Early Spring TO Mid Spring
London plane tree is monoecious, which means that the ball-shaped male and female flowers are found on the same tree, but on different stems. The female flowers are followed by burr-like fruits
Planting
From Early Spring TO Late Spring
Plane trees will thrive in moist but free-draining, fertile, humus-rich soil. They should not be planted too close to building, or the roots may cause damage to foundations.
Propagating by cuttings
From Late Autumn TO Mid Winter
Plane Trees can be propagated by hardwood cuttings. Cut well-ripened young shoots 30-60cm long (1-2ft). during the dormant season ( late Autumn to mid Winter) Dip the cut end in hormone rooting powder before inserting it 15-20cm (6"-8") deep into soil in a cold frame. The following Autumn plant the young plants out.
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