Botanical Name: Common Names:
Platanus acerifolia Plane Tree, London Plane Tree,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Deciduous
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Trees Broad Domed
Description:
A large deciduous tree with attractive flaky-grey and cream bark and large maple-like leaves. Commonly planted as a street tree and in avenues in Australia because of its tolerance to the heat and pollution.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
10-25m 4-10m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Any
Landscape Use(s)
Formal Garden, Shady Garden
Pests & Diseases: Powdery Mildew
Cultural Notes: Response well to heavy pruning and tolerates a range on soils. Some people may have an allergic reaction when working with Plane Trees.
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Platanaceae Europe
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green, Yellow
Flower Colour: TBA
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: TBA
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: High
Wind: High
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