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London plane

London plane

London plane

Platanus × hispanica

tree☀️ full-sun🪴 loam📏 tall🌡️ RHS H6

📋Quick Facts

Height

25.0-35.0m

Spread

20.0-25.0m

About

Pollution-tolerant shade tree ideal for cities.

Top tip
London plane is tough and pollution tolerant; best for large gardens, streets and parks.
Also known as: London plane, London-Platane, Platanus × hispanica, Plátano-de-Londres, Platan klonolistny, Platano di Londra, Platane de Londres, Plataan (Londense plataan)

Pest Resilience

4/5 — Good resilience

Few significant pests; anthracnose occasionally but generally very tough.

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How to Propagate

🌰Seed
Easy
✂️Cutting
Moderate
🔗Grafting
Advanced

Hardiness Zones

H1a (tender)H7 (very hardy)
RHS H6

USDA 5–6 equivalent

Names in Other Languages(7)