Go Back London Planetree Exclamation! (Sycamore)

Posted: March 21, 2021 at 8:35 PM
Platanus x acerifolia 'Morton Circle'

Plant Type: Deciduous Trees

(Sycamore). This stately tree was selected for its strong central leader, dense upright pyramidal shape and attractive foliage. Tolerant of difficult urban conditions such as adverse soils, poor drainage, air pollution, and drought. Like all planetrees, it develops an attractive exfoliating bark, which peels back to expose interior bark in shades of cream to white. Bred to be highly resistant to anthracnose. Introduced by Chicagoland Grows®.

Height: 60′. Spread: 45′. Shape: Pyramidal. Exposure: Full Sun. Foliage: Dark green. Fall Foliage: Yellow. Zone: 4-9.

 

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Growing & Maintenance Tips:

Flower Color

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Foliage Color

Yellow

Plant Spread

45'

Good Companions

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Plant Height

60'

Scape Height

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Hardness Zone

4

Soil Moisture

Moist, well drained

Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes

Peeling bark which exposes shades of cream and white.

Bloom Time

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Critter Resistance

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Exposure

Full sun

Growth Rate

average

Seasonal Interests

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