Scientific Name
Platnus x acerifolia

Common Name
London planetree

Hardiness Zones: 4-8
Habit: Deciduous
Growth Rate: Moderate
Site Requirements: Sun to light shade; wide range of soil types; air pollution tolerance
Texture: Medium to coarse
Form: Pyramidal when young; large, open habit with massive branches when mature
Height: 70 to 100’
Width: 65 to 80’
Leaf: 6 to 7" alternate, simple, flat to dark green leaves; 3 to 5 lobes; yellow brown fall color
Flower/Fruit: 1" rounded fruit matures in late fall; 2 per stalk; persists into winter
Comments: Creamy, olive, light brown exfoliating bark; seedling variability; easy to transplant; good street tree
Cultivars: Columbia
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