London Plane. A vigorous tree with flaking brown, grey and cream bark. Bright green leaves with inconspicuous flowers followed by brown fruits in autumn and winter. Max Height 30m. Max Spread 20m. Fruits September to February. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Platanus x hispanica
A vigorous tree with flaking brown, grey and cream bark. Bright green leaves with inconspicuous flowers followed by brown fruits in autumn and winter.
Category: Trees
Additional information
Generic | Platanus |
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Species | x hispanica |
Varietry | |
Common Name | London Plane |
Flower Colour | |
Soil | Fertile |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Deciduous |
Height | 30m |
Family | Platanaceae |
Spread | 20m |
Growth Speed | Fast |
Growth Habit | Broadly columnar |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | |
Colour Fruit | brown |
Fruits When | September, February |
Moisture | Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
Care | Keep moist in first year |
Border | Woodland, Specimen |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | |
Propagation |
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