London Plane Tree / Gewone Plataan
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The London Plane tree is widely planted across South Africa in our urban environments. The famous Victoria and Dorp streets in Stellenbosch is often visited by tourists to view the magnificent London Plane trees that line the old town's streets. It is an ideal urban roadside specimen because it is very tolerant of atmospheric pollution and root compaction. Furthermore, the London Plane is also much loved by avid landscapers due to the many striking characteristics it possesses such as the flaky bark; the golden autumn foliage as well as the decorative brown seeds balls that hang like ornaments in the tree during the winter months. As a bonus, the tree is fast growing and will provide a great canopy of shade in the summer months. There is so much to say about this tree, so contact us today to find out more!
Attracts Birds: No
Flowering Season: Spring / Winter
Fruiting Season: Spring
Showy Feature: Autumn colours
Drought Resistant
Dense Shade
Clay Soil
Treehouse
Ornamental