Plane Tree Guide

: Its maple-like leaves can spread up to 9 inches wide. It produces "cotton-ball" fruits that break apart over winter to release seeds.

: Reaching heights of 75 to 100 feet , it features a large, spreading canopy and distinctive "camouflage" bark that peels away to reveal cream, tan, and greenish patches. plane tree

London Plane (Platanus x hispanica) - British Trees - Woodland Trust : Its maple-like leaves can spread up to 9 inches wide

: Typically lives between 50 to 70 years in urban settings, though exceptional specimens can exceed a century. Urban Benefits & Roles London Plane (Platanus x hispanica) - British Trees

The London plane is valued for its extreme resilience and "ecosystem services":

The (genus Platanus )—most notably the London plane ( Platanus × acerifolia )—is a hybrid powerhouse of the urban world. Born from a cross between the American sycamore and the Oriental plane, it was first discovered in the 17th century and has since become one of the most widely planted street trees globally. Its remarkable ability to thrive in soot-filled, polluted air made it the "hero" of industrial-era cities like London and New York. Botanical Overview