Load video: Platanus x acerifolia London Plane Tree

Platanus x acerifolia - London Plain Tree - Evergreen Trees Direct

Platanus x acerifolia London Plane Tree

$250.00

Tax included. Shipping calculated at checkout.

Size: 40cm/45L

40cm/45L 100L 200L 300L 1000L

All stock is grown, maintained and graded in strict accordance with AS 4373-2007, Australian Standard for Nursery Stock.

Current Stock Height Guides

40cm/45L: Enquire within for height guide information.
200L: 2.8m – 3.5m Approx.
1000L: Enquire within for height guide information.

Height guide disclaimer: Height ranges are approximate only. As living products, plant heights naturally vary between individual plants, batches, and seasons. No guarantee is given that supplied plants will fall within the stated range. If minimum heights are required, you mustconfirm current batch heights with Evergreen Trees Direct prior to purchase. Variation in height is normal and is not grounds for return, refund, replacement, or compensation.

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 20m - 30m Approximately

Mature Width: 20 – 25 meters

Platanus x acerifolia London Plane Tree is expected to grow Approx. 30cm – 60 cm per year.

Root Ball Dimensions (Height & Width)

Use this as a reference when digging your planting hole. We recommend digging at least 10% wider than the dimensions below to encourage strong root development.

30cm Pot: 33cm (W) × 30cm (D)
40cm/45L Pot: 44cm (W) × 41.5cm (D)
50cm Pot / 70L Pot: 55cm (W) × 41.8cm (D)
100L Bag: 50.6cm (W) × 52.8cm (D)
150L Bag: 66cm (W) × 55cm (D)
200L Bag: 71.5cm (W) × 60.5cm (D)
300L Bag: 88cm (W) × 63.8cm (D)
400L Bag: 99cm (W) × 66cm (D)
500L Bag: 122cm (W) × 66cm (D)
750L Bag: 134cm (W) × 69cm (D)
1000L Bag: 146.3cm (W) × 71.5cm (D)
2000L Bag: 176cm (W) × 82.5cm (D)

Trade Customers

We supply advanced trees to landscapers, developers, architects, and councils Australia-wide. Trade clients receive fast quotes, expert advice, and access to premium stock with reliable freight.

Register or learn more ›

Shipping Cost

Shipping is calculated at checkout based on the pallet space your order occupies in the truck and your delivery location.

There is no charge to calculate your freight.

Contact Us

Have a question or a list to send through to us?

Email: sales@evergreentrees.com.au

Phone: (03) 7042 3318

VOLUME DISCOUNTS

10% off orders over $1,000
15% off orders over $2,000
20% off orders over $7,500

Discounts Apply Automatically At Checkout

About Your New Platanus x acerifolia London Plane Tree

Platanus x acerifolia, the London Plane, is one of the world's great avenue trees, prized for its bold maple-like foliage, mottled bark, and exceptional resilience. The bark flakes away in patches to reveal cream, olive and grey tones, while the broad canopy of large lobed leaves casts dense, generous summer shade.

London Plane grows to 20-30 metres tall and 15-20 metres wide with a canopy that starts pyramidal in youth and matures into a wide rounded crown. The substantial size makes it best suited to large gardens, parks, streetscapes, and grand avenues where it has room to develop its full stature.

London Plane is famous for thriving where other trees fail. It tolerates pollution, compacted soil, heat, and heavy pruning, which is exactly why it is one of the most planted street trees in major cities worldwide. It is fully deciduous, dropping golden-brown foliage in winter to reveal the sculptural branching and mottled bark.

Frequently Asked Questions

About Platanus x acerifolia London Plane Tree

How tall does London Plane Tree grow?

Platanus x acerifolia grows to 20-30 metres tall and 15-20 metres wide with a broad spreading canopy.

How fast does London Plane grow?

London Plane is fast-growing, adding 1-1.5 metres per year once established.

Why is London Plane used as a street tree?

London Plane is one of the world's most planted street trees thanks to its exceptional tolerance of pollution, compacted soil, heat, and heavy pruning. It is a defining avenue tree in many major cities.

What does London Plane bark look like?

London Plane has highly ornamental mottled bark that flakes away in patches to reveal cream, olive, and grey tones, providing strong year-round visual interest.

Is London Plane deciduous?

Yes. London Plane is fully deciduous. Large maple-like leaves turn golden-brown in autumn before dropping in winter to reveal the sculptural branching and mottled bark.

Is London Plane suitable for residential gardens?

London Plane is best suited to large gardens, parks, streetscapes, and avenues due to its mature size. It is too large for most small suburban blocks.

How far apart should I plant London Plane for an avenue?

Plant 6-10 metres apart for a full canopy avenue, depending on the desired density and the space available.

Enriched Planting Mix (AO Certified)

$21.95

Features and Benefits

Organically certified product
Improves aeration for roots
A rich blend of Pure Magic Compost, composted animal manure, Gypsum, composted coarse bark and wetting agent
Excellent to mix with heavy clay soils, an organic mixture with added gypsum which is perfect for exotic plants
Revitalises tired soils, adds nutrient and organic matter, no chemical additives, weed free
Assists in retaining moisture in the soil longer after rain or watering

Directions For Use

Water plant well at least several hours prior to planting.
Dig a hole at least twice the width of the pot and 7cm deeper than the pot.
Mix Grow Better Enriched Planting Mix with the soil that has been dug out of the hole, adding about 1/3 planting mix.
Spread a 7cm layer of improved soil in the hole and remove plant from the pot. Tease roots gently if the root ball is very firm and place plant in the planting hole. Check that pot soil is level with the surrounding soil surface level, not higher or lower.
Fill in the hole with improved soil mixture, firm down soil and water well adding Grow Better Plant Starter to final watering.

View full details

Type:

Enriched Planting Mix (AO Certified)

$21.95

Type: Hedging and Screening Trees

Camellia sasanqua 'Setsugekka'

From $180.00

Type: Structural Foliage

Buxus sempervirens English Box Topiary Balls

From $160.00

Liguleria Reniformis - Evergreen Trees Direct

Type: Structural Foliage

Ligularia Reniformis

$45.00

Type: Hedging and Screening Trees

Rhaphiolepis indica 'Oriental Pearl'

From $130.00

Type: Hedging and Screening Trees

Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Silver Sheen'

From $145.00

Type: Australian Native

Viburnum tinus

From $135.00

Uses in my Garden

Street Tree
Avenue Planting
Shade Tree
Feature Tree
Council or Civic Landscapes

Platanus x acerifolia London Plane Tree works in an:

Formal Garden – structured, symmetrical design with clipped shapes.
Heritage / Traditional Garden – timeless, classic plantings for period homes.
Modern Garden – sleek, minimal, and design-led planting.
Low-maintenance Garden – resilient choices for easy care and year-round appeal.

Is Platanus x acerifolia London Plane Tree Evergreen or Deciduous?

Platanus x acerifolia London Plane Tree is an Deciduous (Defoliates throughout colder months) Tree

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 20m - 30m Approximately

Mature Width: 20 – 25 meters

Platanus x acerifolia London Plane Tree is expected to grow Approx. 30cm – 60 cm per year.

Growth Rate of Platanus x acerifolia London Plane Tree

Platanus x acerifolia London Plane Tree is expected to grow Approx. 30cm – 60 cm per year.

They are considered to have a:

Fast Growth Rate

Frost Tolerance & Ideal Climate to plant Platanus x acerifolia London Plane Tree

Is Platanus x acerifolia London Plane Tree frost tolerant?

Platanus x acerifolia London Plane Tree is Frost Hardy – Survives heavy and frequent frost without damage.

Does Platanus x acerifolia London Plane Tree Flower?

Platanus × acerifolia produces small, spherical clusters of greenish-yellow flowers in spring. Though understated, these rounded blooms line the branches and develop into the classic spiky seed balls that often persist into winter.

Does Platanus x acerifolia London Plane Tree flower?

Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

Spring

Flower Type:

Not Applicable

Flower Colour:

Not Applicable

Is Platanus x acerifolia London Plane Tree an Australian Native Tree?

No

Platanus x acerifolia London Plane Tree is Native to A hybrid between Platanus orientalis (Oriental Plane, native to Europe and Asia) and Platanus occidentalis (American Sycamore, native to North America).

What is the Wildlife Value of Platanus x acerifolia London Plane Tree ?

Its spring flowers support early pollinating insects, while the long-lasting seed balls provide food for certain bird species. The expansive canopy offers excellent shade, shelter and nesting habitat for birds, making it a highly valuable tree for biodiversity in parklands and city plantings.

How much Sunlight does Platanus x acerifolia London Plane Tree need?

Platanus x acerifolia London Plane Tree will thrive best in:

Full Sun

Preferred Soil?

Platanus × acerifolia performs best in fertile, well-drained loam or sandy loam soils and tolerates a wide pH range from slightly acidic to slightly alkaline. Highly adaptable to compacted, poor and urban soils, it may still struggle in heavy, waterlogged conditions unless improved with organic matter to enhance structure and drainage. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then maintain deep, occasional watering as the tree matures to support drought resilience, vigorous canopy growth and long-term urban performance.

Is Platanus x acerifolia London Plane Tree Drought Tolerant?

Is Platanus x acerifolia London Plane Tree Drought tolerant?

As a young tree it requires regular watering, but once established the London Plane develops strong drought tolerance. Exceptionally tough, it thrives in hot, dry, polluted and urban environments, maintaining a broad, leafy canopy with only occasional deep watering during extended dry spells.

youtube

How To Plant Your Platanus x acerifolia London Plane Tree

How to Plant the London Plane Tree:

Optimal planting occurs during the dormant season, typically in autumn or early spring.
Dig a hole that is 2-3 times the width of the root ball and of equal depth.
Position the tree, ensuring that the top of the root ball aligns with the surrounding soil.
Backfill the hole with soil and water thoroughly to eliminate air pockets.
Mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weed growth.

Recommended Planting Spacing For Your Platanus x acerifolia London Plane Tree

Feature Planting: Space 10 – 12 m apart to showcase mature canopy

Avenue Planting: Space 8 – 10 m apart for continuous shaded alignment

Public Parks & Estates: Space flexibly depending on design intent and canopy overlap

Platanus x acerifolia London Plane Tree is expected to grow Approx. 30cm – 60 cm per year.

Fast Growth Rate

Long Term Care For Your Platanus x acerifolia London Plane Tree

Caring for the London Plane Tree

The London Plane Tree, while hardy, benefits from some essential care practices:

Pruning and Maintenance

Pruning: Perform pruning in late winter or early spring to remove dead or damaged branches and maintain the desired shape and size of the tree.

Fertilization: Apply slow-release fertilizer in spring to promote healthy growth.

Watering: Especially during the first year after planting, provide regular watering to ensure the tree's establishment.

Planting Your Platanus x acerifolia London Plane Tree in Different Soil

How to Grow in Different Soil Types

Platanus × acerifolia thrives in well-drained soil but adapts to various conditions:

Sandy Soil: Retains moisture poorly—add compost or mulch to improve water retention.

Clay Soil: Can become compacted—loosen with organic matter and sand for better aeration.

Loamy Soil: Ideal for strong root development and consistent growth.

Acidic or Alkaline Soil: Tolerates a wide pH range, making it highly adaptable.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What are the best uses for the London Plane Tree in someone's garden?

A: The London Plane Tree is ideally suited for street planting, enhancing park landscapes, and gracing large gardens and estates due to its size and adaptability to urban settings. It offers superb shade and contributes to noise reduction and improved air quality.

Q: How rapidly does the London Plane Tree grow?

A: Platanus x acerifolia is a fast-growing tree, capable of achieving its mature height and width within 15-20 years.

Q: Does the London Plane Tree tolerate drought?

A: While it exhibits moderate drought tolerance, regular watering, especially in the first year after planting, is recommended to ensure optimal growth.

Q: When should I schedule pruning for my London Plane Tree?

A: Pruning your tree in late winter or early spring is advisable, primarily to eliminate dead or damaged branches and manage its shape and size.

Q: Can the London Plane Tree thrive in polluted and compacted soil conditions?

A: Yes, the London Plane Tree demonstrates remarkable tolerance to pollution, compacted soil, and a broad range of soil types, including sandy, loamy, and clay soils.