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London plane

Platanus × hispanica

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Platanus
Family: Platanaceae
Common Names: maple-leaved plane

About this plant

P. x hispanica is a magnificent, large deciduous tree with beautiful flaking grey and cream bark. Leaves maple-like, palmately lobed, to 20cm in width. Inconspicuous flowers are followed by clustered, burr-like fruits

Growing Information

Height

Higher Than 12 Metres

Spread

Wider Than 8 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Neutral

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth FacingNorth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Easy to grow in moist, humus-rich, fertile soils but avoid planting in the vacinity of buildings due to vigorous root system

Pruning

Pruning group 1

Propagation

Propagate from hardwood cuttings in winter or suckers in autumn or late winter

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Flower BordersCottage Informal

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

Higher Than 12 Metres

Spread

Wider Than 8 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Fifty To Hundred Years