Platanus acerifolia

London plane tree

Fast-growing, treehouse-friendly deciduous tree ideal for erosion control.

Aloes and Trees

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Additional Information

Information	Details
Botanical Name	Platanus acerifolia
Common Name	London plane tree
Also Known As	Gewone plataan
SA Tree No
Tree Type	Deciduous
Attracts	Birds, Butterflies
Features	Shade Tree, Treehouse Friendly, Erosion Control
Flowering Season	Winter, Spring
Focal	No
Fragrant	No
Frost Tolerance	Hardy
Fruiting Season	Spring
Growth Rate	Fast >500mm
Minimal Leaf Shedding	No
Origin	Exotic
Soil pH
Root System	Aggressive
Soil Type	Well Drained
Suitable Garden Size	Large
Suitable Planting Area	Full Sun

Aloes & Trees Pricing

Size	Price	Height	Trunk Thickness
20L	R175-R305 *5 Min	1.0m – 1.2m	5mm – 15mm
40L	R390-R750 *2 Min	1.3m – 1.8m	12mm – 20mm
50L	R400-R950 *2 Min	1.3m – 1.9m	15mm – 25mm
100L	R895-R2350 *1 Min	1.8m – 2.5m	20mm – 30mm
250L	R2400-R3500 *1 Min	2.5m – 4.0m	30mm – 50mm
500L	R3500-R6500 *1 Min	4.0m – 7.0m	50mm – 120mm
1000L	R6500-R12500 *1 Min	6.0m – 10.0m	80mm – 120mm
E.O.G	R8500-R25000+ *1 Min	5.0m – 12.0m	Variable

Description

Not only does this deciduous tree tolerate air pollution, but it is also a great drought-resistant tree ideal for your colder areas. It can be grown alongside roads and looks amazing when planted in rows on the borders of large gardens and farms.

Its large leaves, autumn colours and showy bark make it a phenomenal feature tree.