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Tree · Platanaceae family

London planetree

Platanus × hispanica

Full sun in a garden 16 ft 4⅞ in–26 ft 3 in × 9 ft 10⅛ in–16 ft 4⅞ in to −84 °F

In short a 10-second read

SunFull sun
in a garden after 10 years16 ft 4⅞ in–26 ft 3 in
in the wild up to 114.8 ft
spacing 49.2 ft
PlantingMarch–April, October–November
WinterNo winter protection

Where to plant and how much to water

Sun, soil and water.

It grows best in full sun, in average to moist soil.

Sun

Sun6 hours or more
Part shade3–6 hours
Shadeunder 3 h

Soil

acidic to neutral soil
acidicneutralalkaline
average to moistloamyclaysandy

Watering

regularly until establishedat the base, not on the leavesless when it rains

Frost

−84 °F
no winter protectionleafless in winter

How much space it takes

Mature size.

The mature plant next to a person (69 in).

3 ft 3⅜ in6 ft 6¾ in9 ft 10⅛ in13 ft 1½ in16 ft 4⅞ in19 ft 8¼ in22 ft 11⅝ in26 ft 3 in29 ft 6⅜ in32.8 ft36.1 ft39.4 ft42.7 ft45.9 ft49.2 ft52.5 ft55.8 ft59.1 ft62.3 ft65.6 ft68.9 ft72.2 ft75.5 ft78.7 ft82 ft85.3 ft88.6 ft91.9 ft95.1 ft98.4 ft101.7 ft105 ft108.3 ft111.5 ft114.8 ft82 ft–114.8 ftspread 49.2 ft–82 ft
82 ft–114.8 ft× spread 49.2 ft–82 ft

Plant 49.2 ft apart.

Reaches maturity in about 20–50 years. The final size depends on the cultivar and the spot — we give the range from smallest to largest.

Calendar

Through the year.

Typical for a temperate climate (four seasons). The line shows the current month.

The year at a glance

Planting: JanuaryPlanting: FebruaryPlanting: MarchPlanting: AprilPlanting: MayPlanting: JunePlanting: JulyPlanting: AugustPlanting: SeptemberPlanting: OctoberPlanting: NovemberPlanting: DecemberFeeding: JanuaryFeeding: FebruaryFeeding: MarchFeeding: AprilFeeding: MayFeeding: JuneFeeding: JulyFeeding: AugustFeeding: SeptemberFeeding: OctoberFeeding: NovemberFeeding: DecemberJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PlantingFeeding
Now, in October: a good time for planting (container plant, bare-root, root-balled).
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Planting

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

container plant: March–April, October–November; bare-root: March–April, October–November; root-balled: March–April, October–November

Feeding

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

May–June

Feeding

Nutrition.

Horn meal

up to 0.18 oz/sq ft a year, if the soil needs it · May–June

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Pests and diseases

Common problems and what to do.

The most common problems in Central Europe. Protection is listed from the gentlest option.

High riskMedium riskLow riskRisk for this plant according to the source · no label = no documented level

Plane powdery mildew

High riskdisease

What you will see

Whitish-grey coating mainly on the upper side of leaves; early infection deforms leaves and shoots.

The source says: London plane is particularly susceptible.

How to protect

  1. Prevention
    • Keep the crown airy and do not water in the evening.
  2. By hand fallRake up fallen leaves.
Plane powdery mildewdiseaseHigh risk

What you will see

Whitish-grey coating mainly on the upper side of leaves; early infection deforms leaves and shoots.

The source says: London plane is particularly susceptible.

How to protect

  1. Prevention
    • Keep the crown airy and do not water in the evening.
  2. By hand fallRake up fallen leaves.

Sycamore lace bug

Corythucha ciliata
Medium riskpestsource covers the whole genus

What you will see

White speckles on the upper side of leaves, lace bugs on the underside; 2 or more generations a year after the leaves unfold.

The source says: it is very common on the undersides of plane leaves.

How to protect

  1. Gentle spray springInsecticidal soap or horticultural oil, twice, 10 days apart.
Sycamore lace bugpestMedium risk

What you will see

White speckles on the upper side of leaves, lace bugs on the underside; 2 or more generations a year after the leaves unfold.

The source says: it is very common on the undersides of plane leaves.

How to protect

  1. Gentle spray springInsecticidal soap or horticultural oil, twice, 10 days apart.

Anthracnose

Apiognomonia veneta
diseasesource covers the whole genus

What you will see

As the leaves unfold in spring, brown spots along veins and edges; leaves are torn and distorted.

How to protect

  1. By hand fallRake up fallen leaves; in spring, feed and water in dry spells.
Anthracnosedisease

What you will see

As the leaves unfold in spring, brown spots along veins and edges; leaves are torn and distorted.

How to protect

  1. By hand fallRake up fallen leaves; in spring, feed and water in dry spells.

Canker stain

Ceratocystis fimbriata f. sp. platani
diseasesource covers the whole genus

What you will see

Black to brown lens-shaped lesions on the bark that girdle a branch or trunk; the wood beneath is discoloured – a fatal disease.

How to protect

  1. Prevention
    • Avoid mechanical injury to the trunk.
  2. By handCut deep below the discoloured wood.
Canker staindisease

What you will see

Black to brown lens-shaped lesions on the bark that girdle a branch or trunk; the wood beneath is discoloured – a fatal disease.

How to protect

  1. Prevention
    • Avoid mechanical injury to the trunk.
  2. By handCut deep below the discoloured wood.
Sources (1)

Frequently asked

Quick answers.

Does London planetree tolerate shade?

No, it needs full sun.

How much space does London planetree need?

At maturity 49.2 ft–82 ft wide and 82 ft–114.8 ft tall; recommended spacing 49.2 ft.

Anthracnose — what can you do?

Rake up fallen leaves; in spring, feed and water in dry spells.

Plane powdery mildew — what can you do?

Keep the crown airy and do not water in the evening. Rake up fallen leaves.

Sources (17) Checked 24 October 2026

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