London Plane

Platanus x hispanica

Tree30×20 mzone 5–10light shade

Profile

Family: Platanaceae
Habit: Tree
Height: 30 m
Spread: 20 m
Growth: fast
Lifespan: 400 years
First yield: after 20 years
Hardiness: zone 5–10
Shade tolerance: light shade
Soil: Sand, Silt, Loam, Clay
Soil moisture: moist – very wet
pH: 5 – 8
Synonyms: London Plane, London Plane tree

Flowering & harvest

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Flowering
Fruit harvest

Times apply to the northern hemisphere in a temperate climate and shift with altitude and cultivar.

Uses

Edible1 of 10

Medicinal2 of 10

Other uses6 of 10

Growing

The London plane grows best in sunny sites with moist, humus-rich, well-drained soils. It tolerates urban air pollution and clay soils. Propagation is by hardwood cuttings in winter or by suckers in autumn or late winter. Because of its strong root system it should not be planted near buildings.

⚠️ Hazards

Toxicity: slightly toxic

This is no substitute for expert identification. When in doubt, do not eat it.

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