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London plane

London plane

London plane

Platanus × hispanica

tree☀️ full-sun🪴 loam📏 tall🌡️ RHS H5–H6

📋Quick Facts

Height

25.0-35.0m

Spread

20.0-25.0m

Growth

🚀 Fast

Grows quickly, needs regular attention

Maintenance

High maintenance

Frequent attention required

Water

💧💧 Average watering

Every "7-10" days

Hardiness

Zone 6

About

Urban-tolerant canopy tree with dappled shade and peeling bark.

Also known as: Plátano de sombra / plátano de Londres, London plane, Plátano-de-sombra / plátano-de-Londres, Platanus × hispanica, Platan klonolistny, Platane de Londres

Pest Resilience

4/5 — Good resilience

Few significant pests; anthracnose occasionally but generally very tough.

Visual Characteristics

Flowers

Yes

Blooms in Summer

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How to Propagate

🌰Seed
Easy
🪵Hardwood cuttings
Moderate

🦋Wildlife & Garden Ecology

Pest Susceptibility
AnthracnoseRoot rot

Monitor for these pests and treat early if spotted

Hardiness Zones

H1a (tender)H7 (very hardy)
RHS H5–H6

USDA 6 equivalent

Names in Other Languages(4)