About
A medium-sized tree to around 15m, pyramidal when young and spreading with age. Inconspicuous green flowers are followed by spiky, spherical fruit. It has flaking grey/green/cream bark and fresh green foliage with deep, narrow lobes turning red and orange in autumn.
About the genus
Platanus are vigorous, large deciduous trees of stately appearance, with maple-like foliage and attractively patterned bark
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, North-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeTrees
HabitColumnar upright
FoliageDeciduous
HeightHigher than 12 metres
Spreadwider than 8 metres
Time to full height20-50 years
Suggested usesCoastal
Care notes
CultivationGrow in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun
PruningPruning group 1
PropagationPropagate from hardwood cuttings in winter
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to lace bugs
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to plane anthracnose and honey fungus