London Plane Tree

Growth habit

Tree

Perennation

Long-lived polycarpic perennial

Location

Urban Tree Collection

Source of plant

Lake County Nursery Inc.

Description

Original cross made by Dr. Santamour, US National Arboretum in 1970 between P. orientalis (female) and P. occidentalis (male). Trees have a pleasing pyramidal form in youth with dark green, mildew and anthracnose resistant foliage. Compartmentalizes wounds well. Leaves are 4" in diameter, 5 lobed; fruits in 2's and 3's. For more information see HortScience 19(6): 901-902 (1984).

USDA Hardiness Zone

4

Special characteristics

disease resistance