Platanus is a genus consisting of a small number of tree species. They are the sole living members of the family Platanaceae.

Plane (Platanus) trees thrive in full sun, are hardy to RHS H6, and suit coastal, city, and courtyard gardens with spring and summer interest.

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Platanus orientalis, the Oriental plane, is a large, deciduous tree in the family Platanaceae, growing to 30 m (98 ft) or more, and known for its longevity and spreading crown. In autumn, its deep green leaves may change to blood red, amber, and yellow.

Platanus orientalis, the Oriental plane, is a large, long-lived tree with a spreading crown and autumn leaves turning blood red and amber.

Platanus orientalis from Sfendili, Crete

Platanus x hispanica 'Columbia' is a bushy cultivar of the Platanus genus, known for its robust and 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 well-drained soils of various types and pH levels, making it versatile for different garden settings. Hardy to UK zone H6, 'Columbia' is best planted in well-drained soil with young plants staked for support. Interest in this tree is primarily during spring and summer.

Platanus x hispanica 'Columbia' is a hardy, bushy tree with patterned bark and maple-like leaves, ideal for coastal and city gardens in full sun.

Platanus x hispanica 'Columbia'

Platanus x hispanica 'Dortmund' 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 can be grown in a variety of soil types, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, with well-drained conditions. It is hardy in the UK (H6) and suitable for coastal, city, and courtyard gardens. 'Dortmund' is of interest during spring and summer and prefers fertile, well-drained soil in sun or part shade.

Platanus x hispanica 'Dortmund' is a hardy, bushy tree with maple-like leaves and patterned bark, ideal for coastal and city gardens in full sun.

Platanus x hispanica 'Dortmund'

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.

Platanus x hispanica 'Woodside Column' PBR is a hardy, bushy deciduous tree with patterned bark, ideal for coastal and city gardens in full sun.

Platanus x hispanica 'Woodside Column'PBR

Platanus x hispanica Spartan ('Heijms') is a bushy cultivar of the Platanus genus, known for robust and sizable deciduous trees with maple-like leaves and distinctive patterned bark. This cultivar thrives in full sun and is adaptable to a variety of soil types, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, with well-drained conditions preferred. It is hardy in the UK (H6) and suitable for coastal, city, and courtyard gardens. Interest in this tree is primarily during spring and summer, and it can be propagated by hardwood cuttings in winter or suckers in autumn or late winter.

Platanus x hispanica Spartan ('Heijms') is a hardy, bushy deciduous tree with patterned bark, ideal for coastal and city gardens in full sun.

Platanus x hispanica Spartan ('Heijms')

The London plane, or sometimes hybrid plane, Platanus × hispanica, is a tree in the genus Platanus. It is often known by the synonym Platanus × acerifolia, a later name.