Platanus x acerfolia

London Plane Tree

Character: Deciduous; Spreading form; light canopy.
Size: Large (Height: 30-50'; Spread: 30').
Growth: Fast
Foliage: Yellow-green, serrated, lobed leaves, 9" across. Fall foliage is yellow; tree is bare November-March.
Flower: Insignificant flowers.
Fruit: Hard round fruit, 1" across, forms in fall, drops in winter.
Bark: Mottled, tan bark.
Monthly Watering Needs: 1st year: 4 gallons per week; 2nd year: 3 gallons per week; 3rd year: 1 gallon per week.
Tree Care: Low. Requires occasional pruning; sidewalk cleanup after leaf drop.
Tolerances: Drought; any soil; fog; smog; sun or semi-shade.
Special Considerations: Rootguard necessary. Prefers good drainage. Needs extra water in hot or windy conditions. Highly susceptible to scale, powdery mildew, and anthracnose, although more resistant than other varieties. Performs best when planted in warmer areas.
Notable Traits: A beautiful, hardy tree well adapted to harsh urban conditions. A member of the sycamore family.