Plane trees in London

These pages describe some forms of plane trees (Platanus), as grown in London.

Introduction; Botany; Usage; Cultivation; Identification

Distinct recognised plane tree forms found in London -

• Platanus x acerifolia - London plane tree
• Platanus x acerifolia 'Augustine Henry'
• Platanus x acerifolia 'Liberty'
• Platanus x acerifolia 'London' - London plane tree (a long established clone)
• Platanus x acerifolia 'Pyramidalis'
• Platanus x acerifolia 'Suttneri' - variegated London plane
• Platanus x acerifolia 'Westminster'
• Platanus occidentalis - American plane, Occidental plane, sycamore
• Platanus orientalis - Oriental plane, Eastern plane, chenar
• Platanus orientalis 'Digitata'
• Platanus orientalis 'Hackney'
• Platanus orientalis insularis - Cyprus plane
• Platanus orientalis 'Minaret'

Variants and clones in London that have not been identified with one of the names above.

Sites with a range of trees and relevant tree collections in London, and some elsewhere.

Odd, unusual and grotesque forms and growths. Including some trees with unusually shaped trunks.

Other species, clones and names - including 'Cuneata', 'Mirkovec', 'Tremonia', P. racemosa, P. wrightii, P. kerrii

Photographs of timber, and of fossils .

References and external links

The clone named 'Palmata'.

Website index

To contact the webmaster, email 'planes' at 'aranya.co.uk'.

29-December-2022

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