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London Plane

©Chris Guise

London plane

Enw gwyddonol: Platanus x hispanica
The London plane tree is, as its name suggests, a familiar sight along the roadsides and in the parks of London. An introduced and widely planted species, it is tough enough to put up with city life.

Species information

Ystadegau

Height: 18-35m

Statws cadwraethol

Introduced, non-native species.

Pryd i'w gweld

January to December

Ynghylch

The London plane tree is a tall, widely planted tree that can be found in parklands and by roadsides, particularly in London. It was first planted here in the 17th century and became prolific our towns in the 19th century, although it has never been found growing wild. It is a particularly popular choice for city planting because it rarely sheds its branches and is tough, putting up with the compacted soils and pollution of towns.

Sut i'w hadnabod

London plane trees have large, sycamore-like leaves, fluffy fruits hanging in 'strings', and flaky, grey bark.

Dosbarthiad

Widely planted in Southern England.

Habitats

Roeddech chi yn gwybod?

The London plane tree is actually a hybrid between the Oriental plane and the American plane.

Sut y gall bobl helpu

The green spaces in our towns cities can provide habitats for all kinds of wildlife and benefit us too. The Wildlife Trusts work with planners and local communities to encourage the inclusion of green space and planting within new building plans and to protect existing areas for future enjoyment. You can support this vital work by joining your local Wildlife Trust.