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London plane on the campus of New Mexico State University. The London plane is a large deciduous tree growing 20–40 m (65–130 ft), exceptionally to 50 m (160 ft) tall, with a trunk up to 10 m (33 ft) in circumference. [3] The bark is usually pale grey-green, smooth and exfoliating, or buff-brown and not exfoliating.
Platanus × acerifolia, Platanus × hispanica, or hybrid plane, is a tree in the genus Platanus. It is often known by the synonym London plane [2] or London planetree. It is a hybrid of Platanus orientalis (oriental plane) and Platanus occidentalis (American sycamore). Platanus x hispanica Hybrid plane trees in Villa del Parque Train Station ...
They are often known in English as planes or plane trees. A formerly used name that is now rare is plantain tree (not to be confused with other, unrelated, species with the name ). [ 2 ] Some North American species are called sycamores (especially Platanus occidentalis ), [ 3 ] although the term is also used for several unrelated species of trees .
The London plane, a cross between an American sycamore and Oriental plane, is the capital’s most common tree, and is a popular choice for city planting because it is tough and resistant to ...
The London plane trees remain a notable feature of the garden. [2] It is managed by Westminster City Council and has received the Green Flag Award. [3] War memorials to WWI and WWII are located in the churchyard on the wall of the church tower. [4] The WWII memorial was only installed in 2012. [5]
London Plane Tree at the Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens. The Bartlett Arboretum and Gardens in Stamford, Connecticut, contains 93 acres of parkland, gardens, landscapes, and hiking trails that focus on the regional plants, ecology and character of Southwestern New England. The Arboretum is open and accessible to the public every day of the year ...
Platanus orientalis, the Oriental plane, [2] is a large, deciduous tree of the Platanaceae family, growing to 30 m (98 ft) or more, [3] and known for its longevity and spreading crown. In autumn its deep green leaves may change to blood red, amber, and yellow.
The Hungry Tree: London plane (Platanus × hispanica). In the grounds of the King's Inns in Dublin, Ireland. 80 approx The Hungry Tree is an otherwise unremarkable specimen of the London plane, which has become known for having partially consumed a nearby park bench. Flower Square oak: Pedunculate oak (Quercus robur) Belgrade, Serbia ~200