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
what3words:
lilac.ivory.emphasis
Tree number: 120