Platanus acerifolia
London Planetree
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London Planetree (Platanus acerifolia) - Description
Platanus×acerifolia, London plane, London planetree, or hybrid plane, is a tree in the genus Platanus. It is usually thought to be a hybrid of Platanus orientalis (oriental plane) and Platanus occidentalis (American sycamore). Some authorities think that it may be a cultivar of P. orientalis.
London Planetree (Platanus acerifolia) - Blooming
Blooms are inconspicuous. Followed by groups of spherical green fruits that eventually turn brown. Foliage turns golden-brown in fall. Bark peels easily.
London Planetree (Platanus acerifolia) - Growth
Deciduous trees. Platanus grows best in full sun. Tolerates air pollution and compacted soil. The roots often grow vigorously and can intefere with drainage if planted too close to edifices. Sycamores work well along streets, and in parks and gardens.
London Planetree (Platanus acerifolia) - Planting
Sow seeds in autumn, or take hardwood cuttings in winter.
London Planetree (Platanus acerifolia) - Pest
Anthracnose can cause early leaf senescence and twig dieback. Prune off dead stems and clean up affected litter. Chlorosis can be a problem in alkaline soils.
London Planetree (Platanus acerifolia) - Interesting facts
Contact with the hairs on the fruit can aggravate the skin, and often irritates the respiratory system.
London Planetree (Platanus acerifolia) - Soil and irrigation
Does best in rich, deep well-drained soil. They are native to wetlands, but need little water once they have established their extensive root system.
