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Platanus x hispanica (London plane)
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1 hour care
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30m
Max height
Max height
20m
Max spread
Max spread
20-50 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Platanus x hispanica
Other names
London plane, Maple-leaved plane, Platanus x hybrida, Platanus x acerifolia
Genus
Platanus Platanus
Species
P. x hispanica - P x hispanica is a vigorous, broadly conical, deciduous tree with flaking brown, cream, and grey bark and variably-lobed, bright green leaves. Insignificant flowers in spring are followed by clusters of burr-like, green fruit ripening brown.
Platanus x hispanica is: Deciduous
Habit
Broadly columnar
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Flower
Green, Insignificant or absent in Spring
Foliage
Bright-green in Spring; Bright-green in Summer; Bright-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 1
Propagation methods
Hardwood cuttings, Suckers
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Where to grow
Platanus x hispanica (London plane) will reach a height of 30m and a spread of 20m after 20-50 years.
Suggested uses
Low Maintenance, Coastal, City, Wildlife
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, humus-rich, well-drained or moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Do not plant close to buildings as its extensive root system will cause structural damage.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Platanus x hispanica
Other names
London plane, Maple-leaved plane, Platanus x hybrida, Platanus x acerifolia
Genus
Platanus Platanus
Species
P. x hispanica - P x hispanica is a vigorous, broadly conical, deciduous tree with flaking brown, cream, and grey bark and variably-lobed, bright green leaves. Insignificant flowers in spring are followed by clusters of burr-like, green fruit ripening brown.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Broadly columnar
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Colour
Flower
Green, Insignificant or absent in Spring
Foliage
Bright-green in Spring; Bright-green in Summer; Bright-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 1
Propagation methods
Hardwood cuttings, Suckers
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Where to grow
Platanus x hispanica (London plane) will reach a height of 30m and a spread of 20m after 20-50 years.
Suggested uses
Low Maintenance, Coastal, City, Wildlife
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, humus-rich, well-drained or moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Do not plant close to buildings as its extensive root system will cause structural damage.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4
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| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
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