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Beginner
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20m
max. spread |
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30m
max. height |
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20-50 years
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Platanus x hispanica
Other names: London plane, Maple-leaved plane, Platanus × acerifolia, Platanus × hybrida
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Genus: Platanus
Species: P. x hispanica - P x hispanica are large, deciduous trees with strong open branches and maple-shaped, light-green leaves. They have a strongly patterned, cream and grey bark and bear clusters of green fruits that turn brown.
Platanus x hispanica is: Deciduous
Flower: Green, Insignificant or absent in Spring
Foliage: Bright-green, Light green in Summer
Fruit: Green in Autumn; Brown in Winter
Tree shape: Broadly columnar, Domed, Tall
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Plant with:
Narcissus pseudonarcissus (Wild daffodil)
Platanus x hispanica (London plane) will reach a height of 30m and a spread of 20m after 20-50 years.
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Suggested uses: City, Low Maintenance, Wildlife
Cultivation: Grows well in any but waterlogged soils in full sun. Do not grow close to buildings as roots are invasive.
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Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |
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Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Full Sun |
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North, South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Exposed, Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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