Exclamation London Planetree
Platanus x acerifolia 'Morton Circle'
Platanus x acerifolia 'Morton Circle'
Foliage: Medium Green
Fall Foliage: Yellow Fruit: Seed heads Habit/Form: Pyramidal Uses: Shade |
Zone Hardiness: 4
Plant Height: 55 - 60 ft Plant Width: 35 - 45 ft Light: Sun Growth Rate: Medium |
Exclamation London Planetree is a hardy and adaptable shade tree that has a pyramidal growth habit. Large, medium green, leathery leaves (6 to 7 inches lone and up to 10 inches wide) are palmate and turn yellow in the fall. It is known for its showy, beautiful white and brown mottled bark that adds winter interest. It is not bothered by anthracnose or mildew like sycamores are. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist locations, and should do just fine under average home landscape conditions. It is not particular as to soil type or pH, and is able to handle environmental salt. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments, and can tolerate urban air pollution environmental salt. Seeds are in ball-like clusters and hang on into the winter. It attracts birds, insect pollinators and small mammals. A very good shade tree