Plane Tree

Image by CCeliaPhoto What comes to mind when you think of a plane tree? Gardeners in Europe might conjure images of the London plane trees that line city streets, while Americans might think of the species…

Image by lnzyx What is an oriental plane tree? It is a deciduous tree species that can be an attractive shade tree in the backyard, but is also used commercially. Its hard, dense wood is used to make…

Image by atlantic-kid Plane trees are hardy in USDA zones 4 through 9. They can withstand some pretty significant cold, but are also one of the deciduous trees that can receive trunk and stem damage in…

Image by johnandersonphoto London plane trees are highly adapted to urban landscapes and, as such, are common specimens in many of the world’s largest cities. Unfortunately, the love affair with this tree…

Image by ani_Autio London plane trees have been popular urban specimens for nearly 400 years, and with good reason. They are remarkably hardy and tolerant of a variety of conditions. Once established, they…

Image by seven75 The London plane tree, the plane tree, or just the sycamore, are all names for the large, elegant shade and landscape trees most well-known for scaly, multi-colored bark. There are several…

Image by Rimbalzino London plane trees are tall, elegant specimens that have graced the busy streets of the city for generations. However, when it comes to the history of the plane tree, horticulturalists are…

Image by seven75 Plane trees are tall, elegant, long-lived specimens that have graced urban streets around the world for generations. Why are plane trees so popular in busy cities? The trees provide beauty…

Image by JAH Plane trees are tall, up to 100 feet (30.5 m.) with spreading branches and attractive green bark. These are often urban trees, growing in or on the outskirts of cities. Do plane trees cause allergies? Many people say…

Image by Zerbor The big, leafy plane tree graces streets in some of the busiest cities around the world, including London and New York. This versatile tree has adapted to survive pollution, grit, and…