Platanus acerifolia (London Plane Tree) - Care Guide & Best Prices

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Plant Details

Common Name	London Plane Tree
Family	Platanaceae
Genus	Platanus
Species	Acerifolia
Origin	Hybrid (Europe/Asia)
Blooming	Deciduous tree, small greenish flowers in catkins during spring.
Leaf Color	Green turning yellow/orange in autumn
Sunlight	Half-shade / Sun
Category	Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly	close No

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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Deep, fertile, well-drained loamy soil. Tolerates various pH levels including alkaline.

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Watering

Regular watering during establishment phase. Mature trees are drought tolerant but prefer consistent moisture.

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun preferred for best growth and leaf coloration. Young trees benefit from partial shade initially.

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Fertilization

Apply balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring before new growth emerges.

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Pruning

Prune dormant season to remove dead wood and shape canopy. Monitor for suckers near base.

Pest Control Aphid Leaf Miner Scale Insect Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 2 months

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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months

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Growing Parameters

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Temperature

10° – 100°

Fahrenheit

Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth

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Humidity

20% – 90%

% relative

Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in

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Light (LUX)

10000 – 60000

Lux

Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface

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Light (PAR)

800 – 2500

mmol/m²/s

Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity

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Soil Moisture

25% – 75%

% volumetric

Water content in the growing medium

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Soil EC

400 – 1800

mS/cm

Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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Platanus acerifolia

London Plane Tree

Large deciduous tree with mottled bark and maple-like leaves. Highly tolerant of urban pollution, making it a staple in temperate city landscapes globally.