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Platanus x Acerifolia - London Plane Tree

Platanus x Acerifolia - London Plane Tree

Regular price $70.00 AUD
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Pot Size

London Plane Tree

Approximate Sizing
25cm Pot - NA
33cm Pot - 2.2m Tall
40cm Pot - NA
50cm Pot - NA

About the London Plane Tree:
Variety: Platanus x Acerifolia - London Plane Tree
Full Size: Reaches up to 15 metres in height, with a spread of 10 metres in 20 years.
Foliage: Deciduous, with large, lobed green leaves that turn golden yellow in autumn. Known for its mottled, patchy bark that exfoliates to reveal a smooth, creamy surface.

Why Choose the London Plane Tree?

Key Features:

  • Iconic Urban Tree: The London Plane is renowned for its ability to thrive in urban environments, tolerating pollution, compacted soils, and poor air quality, making it a popular choice for streetscapes and parks.

  • Large, Spreading Canopy: Its wide canopy provides excellent shade in summer, making it ideal for large gardens, parks, or creating a cool retreat in open spaces.

  • Distinctive Bark: The tree's peeling bark reveals a patchwork of cream, green, and brown, adding year-round visual interest and character to the landscape.

  • Hardy and Long-Lived: The London Plane Tree is incredibly resilient, thriving in a variety of soil conditions and climates, and capable of living for several centuries.

  • Versatile Landscape Use: Whether planted as a specimen tree, in a row along streets, or in expansive gardens, the London Plane offers structure, shade, and beauty, enhancing any setting.

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