Overview
Platanus x hispanica 'Woodside Column'PBR is a bushy trees in the genus Platanus, part of the Platanaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Platanus x hispanica 'Woodside Column'PBR grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include coastal and city and courtyard gardens.
About
Platanus x hispanica 'Woodside Column' PBR is a bushy cultivar of the Platanus genus, known for robust, sizable deciduous trees with maple-like leaves and distinctive patterned bark. This cultivar thrives in full sun and is adaptable to all garden aspects and exposures, including coastal and city environments. It prefers fertile, well-drained soils of various types and pH levels. Hardy to UK zone H6, 'Woodside Column' is suitable for south-facing, west-facing, east-facing, and north-facing sites, making it a versatile choice for courtyard and urban gardens during spring and summer.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Platanus
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing, North-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Platanus x hispanica 'Woodside Column'PBR size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Trees
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Coastal, City and courtyard gardens
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Platanus x hispanica 'Woodside Column'PBR
- Propagation
- Hardwood cuttings in winter,suckers in autumn or late winter
- Pest resistance
- Lace bugs
- Disease resistance
- Plane anthracnose,honey fungus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Platanus x hispanica 'Woodside Column'PBR?
Platanus x hispanica 'Woodside Column'PBR prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Platanus x hispanica 'Woodside Column'PBR need?
Platanus x hispanica 'Woodside Column'PBR is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Platanus x hispanica 'Woodside Column'PBR hardy in the UK?
Platanus x hispanica 'Woodside Column'PBR has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Platanus x hispanica 'Woodside Column'PBR?
Hardwood cuttings in winter,suckers in autumn or late winter.
More in the Platanus genus
- Platanusplane
- Platanus x hispanica 'Columbia'
- Platanus x hispanica 'Dortmund'
- Platanus orientalis from Sfendili, Crete
- Platanus x hispanica Spartan ('Heijms')