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Species: Platanus x acerifolia

(plat'an-us a-ser-i-fo'lee-ah)

Platanus x acerifolia

London Planetree

Found on Course Walks

Dry Site Plants;
Big Trees in Winter

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

Recommended Urban Trees Collection
Tree Identification Guide

Ornamental Characteristics

Tree > 30 feet

70' - 100'

Deciduous

pyramidal when young; open, spreading with age

Environmental Characteristics

Full sun

5b

Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)

Tolerates wet and intermittently flooded sites; drought tolerant

Yes

Occasionally saturated or very wet soil; Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

'Columbia' and 'Liberty' resistant to anthracnose & powdery mildew; 'Bloodgood' resistant to Anthracnose; cankerstain may be a problem

Bare Root Transplanting

Easy

Other

hybrid of P. orientalis x P. occidentalis; transplant in spring or fall

Moisture Tolerance Graphic

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Moisture Tolerance

Moisture graphic
Occasionally saturated or very wet soil
Consistently moist, well-drained soil
Occasional periods of dry soil
Prolonged periods of dry soil
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