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
Our standard prices are as follows. Not all products are available in all sizes and there are some products that are charged at a premium rate.
SMALLER TREES
25cm pots - $45 (minimum order 5)
ADVANCED TREES
33cm pots - $130 (MINIMUM SIZE FOR STANDARDS AND WEEPERS)
45 litre bags - $230
75 litre bags - $330
SUPER ADVANCED TREES
Start From
100 litre bags - $450
150 and 200 litre bags - $550
FIELD GROWN TREES
(orders taken all year, RCB Field Grown Trees are dug and delivered in winter)
3m+ with large developed canopy - $450
Images are provided as a guide only to help identify plants.
Please call (03) 5628 1507 to confirm current stock availabilty,
and current plant size.
Transport to Melbourne: Blerick Tree Farm delivers year round to Melbourne Metro via our own transport.
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Transport Interstate: For Sydney, Canberra, Brisbane and Adelaide, we use a third party plant transport company. Interstate transport is quoted per consignment, based on volume & space.
Transport to these locations will be a minimum of $250.
Office hours: Monday - Friday 9am to 5pm.
Nursery Opening Hours: Friday Saturday and Sunday 11am to 3pm
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admin@blerick.com.au