Platanus × hispanica
London Plane
The London plane is a large deciduous tree that can grow up to 50 meters tall with a trunk circumference of up to 10 meters. It has distinctive pale grey-green, smooth and exfoliating bark. The leaves are thick, stiff-textured, broad, palmately lobed, and maple-like in appearance. The tree produces dense spherical inflorescences with male and female flowers on separate stems. It is known for its efficiency in removing small particulate pollutants in urban areas.
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Platanaceae
Platanus
The timber of the London plane, when quarter-sawn, has a distinctive and highly decorative appearance with dark reddish-brown flecks against a lighter background, known as lacewood.
The London plane is often planted in urban areas due to its tolerance of atmospheric pollution and root compaction. It is commonly used as an ornamental and parkland tree in cities worldwide. The tree's timber, known as lacewood, is valued for its decorative appearance.
Late spring to early summer
20–40 meters (65–130 feet), exceptionally up to 50 meters (160 feet)
Urban environments, tolerant of pollution and root compaction
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