CATTON ARBORETUM

Platanus x hispanica

Common name: London Plane

Year planted: 2016

Country of origin: A hybrid of American Sycamore and Oriental Plane

Year introduced: Discovered in 17 C

Description: A large tree which can reach 40m in height with a large spreading top. Leaves are palmately lobed with a long petiole. Known to withstand pollution as its bark exfoliates each year in random sized platelets to reveal new batches of bark beneath. Produces burr like fruit

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Tree number: 120
Platanus x hispanica (London Plane)