Platanus acerifolia ‘Columbia’ brings the beauty of the London Plane tree without the worry of anthracnose (symptoms include discoloration and leaf drop) or mildew to the landscape. This circa 1970 variety is a hybrid between Platanus occidentalis and Platanus orientalis.

The U.S. National Arboretum presents the handsome 'Columbia' and 'Liberty' planetrees, trees with structural character! Wonderful exfoliating bark in shades of greys and greens adds year-round interest. These large, tough shade trees were hybridized and selected for their resistance to the fungal disease sycamore anthracnose.

Sep 6, 2024 · The London planetree (Platanus × acerifolia) is a resilient sycamore hybrid often used in urban settings. Learn how to grow and care for it in your landscape.

A large deciduous shade tree with big and maple-like, deeply lobed, medium green leaves. Attractive shedding bark with patches of brown and cream. Ball-shaped, fuzzy seed clusters persist on the tree in winter.

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London plane tree is a hybrid cross of American sycamore and Oriental planetree. It is a large deciduous shade tree that is generally pyramidal when young and becomes open and spreads with age. It may grow to a height of 70 to 100 feet tall and 60 to 75 feet wide. The light brown outer bark exfoliates to reveal a creamy olive inner bark.

Botanical Name: Platanus acerifolia ‘Columbia’ Common Name: London Plane Tree/Sycamore; Exposure: Full Sun; Dimensions (HxW): 80′ x 40′

Platanus × acerifolia, commonly called London planetree, is a hybrid cross between American sycamore (P. occidentalis) and Oriental planetree (P. orientalis).

Columbia London Planetree has forest green deciduous foliage on a tree with a pyramidal habit of growth. The large serrated lobed leaves turn coppery-bronze in fall. The mottled silver bark is extremely showy and adds significant winter interest.

Columbia London Planetree Platanus x acerifolia is popular for strong growth and large deeply serrated leaves. Anthracnose and mildew resistant foliage and pyramidal form.