Platanus acerifolia 'Morton Circle' ~ EXCLAMATION!™ London planetree-ServeScape
Platanus acerifolia 'Morton Circle' ~ EXCLAMATION!™ London planetree-ServeScape
Platanus acerifolia 'Morton Circle' ~ EXCLAMATION!™ London planetree-ServeScape
Platanus acerifolia 'Morton Circle' ~ EXCLAMATION!™ London planetree-ServeScape
Platanus acerifolia 'Morton Circle' ~ EXCLAMATION!™ London planetree-ServeScape

Platanus acerifolia 'Morton Circle'

EXCLAMATION!™ London Planetree

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**Dormancy Note - This plant is currently dormant for the winter! It is available for purchase! Your delivered plant may be dormant, or showing very little top growth. However, you can still plant! These plants are putting all their energy into root production, so they will be ready to thrive in the spring! If you have any issues with your plant the following peak season, you can fill out our return request form to request a replacement plant.

The London Planetree, also known as the Platanus x acerifolia, is a large deciduous tree that is commonly found in urban areas. Here's everything you need to know about it:

  1. Appearance: The London Planetree has a distinctive appearance with its mottled bark that peels off in patches, revealing a creamy white or light green inner bark. The leaves are large, palmate, and resemble those of a maple tree. They turn yellow in the fall.

  2. Size: This tree can grow to be quite large, reaching heights of 70 to 100 feet (21 to 30 meters) with a spread of 50 to 80 feet (15 to 24 meters). It has a broad, rounded crown that provides ample shade.

  3. Tolerance: London Planetrees are known for their ability to tolerate a wide range of environmental conditions, including pollution, drought, and compacted soil. They are often planted in urban areas because of their resilience.

Type: 

Tree

Origins:

P. occidentalis x P. orientalis

Height: 

55' - 65'

Spread: 

20' - 40'

Spacing: 

30’

USDA Hardiness Zone: 

4 - 8

Culture: 

Full Sun

Bloom Color: 

Green(male), Red(female)

Season of Interest: 

FallYear-Round

MAINTENANCE NEEDS:  High Maintenance.  Water regularly. A messy tree with leaf, bark and fruit litter.  Cankerstain is a concern that can be fatal. Anthracnose, leaf spot, canker, and powdery mildew may occur.  Pests include Japanese beetles, borers, scale, and mites.

LANDSCAPE USES: Specimen or mass plantings, Naturalized Areas,  Shade Tree, and Screening.

COMPANION PLANTS: Hosta, Coral Bells, Hydrangea

IMAGES: (Leaves) Ladislav LuppaPlatanus acerifolia - City Park in Lučenec (3)CC BY-SA 3.0, (Autumn Leaves) WarburgPlatanus leavesCC BY-SA 3.0, (Young Tree) LBM1948Sierra de la Demanda 02CC BY-SA 4.0, (Mature Tee) Taken by FanghongPlatanusAcerifoliaTrunkCC BY-SA 3.0, (Bark) SynezisPlatanus × acerifolia - Platan kora (7)CC BY-SA 4.0

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown

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