The London Plane or Platanus acerifolia is a  stately tree commonly planted in parklands, open spaces and in streets of the leafy green inner suburbds.   It is also an effective tree to line a driveway.  London Plane has a striking bark and large leaves and makes a bold statement in the landscape. 

Height: 8-12 metres. (Tends not to reach its maximum height in an urban environment.)

Width: up to 10 metres.

Growth rate: Moderate to fast.

Form: Rounded.  

Foliage: Platanus acerifolia - London Plane Tree has large, mid-green leaves with three to five coarsely serrated lobes. Looks similar to a large maple leaf.

Autumn colour: Golden-yellow to golden-bronze in autumn. 

Bark:  London Plane has olive-brown bark, irregularly flaking off in plates to reveal younger beige to grey bark which creates an attractive mottled appearance. Ornamental, and a stunning feature of this tree. 

Tolerances: Wide range including urban conditions, differing soils and heavy atmospheric pollution.  London Plane or Platanus acerifolia responds particularly well to pruning. 

Landscape use:  Platanus acerifolia - London Plane Tree is a  great tree for large spaces. It also creates a majestic driveway tree on large country properties.

Reference:

    150L: G1A