Plane Tree
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Plane Tree
Platanus
Plane trees, also known as sycamores, have unique mottled bark that peels off in patches. They provide shade with their large, hand-shaped leaves and are often found lining streets and parks.
Habitat: Urban areas
Appearance
The Plane Tree has distinctive patchy bark, often grey, cream, and olive green, which peels off in flakes to reveal lighter colours underneath. Its large, five-lobed leaves resemble maple leaves, and it produces curious spherical seed balls that hang from branches.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderProtealesFamilyPlatanaceaeGenusPlatanus
Category
TreeRarity
Common
Danger
2/5
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Interesting facts
A famous Plane Tree in Greece is over 2,400 years old!
In North America, many Plane Trees are called Sycamores!
Plane Trees are often planted in cities because they are super tough!
Their fuzzy "buttonball" seeds can hang on the tree all winter long!
Special abilities
Ability
Bark Peeling Power
Plane Tree can shed its outer bark that helps it clean off pollution and grow without cracking.
Ability
City Survivor Shield
Plane Tree has tough leaves and roots that help it thrive in polluted city environments.
Ability
Regrowth Ranger
Plane Tree can regrow quickly after heavy pruning that helps it recover from damage or shaping.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 20-40 m
- Canopy Spread
- 15-25 m
- Is Edible
- No
- Trunk Diameter
- 100-300 cm
- Lifespan
- 200-500 years
- Fruit Type
- Achenes clustered in spherical heads (buttonballs)
- Growth Rate
- Medium
- Leaf Type
- Deciduous
Ecological connections
eats
Sycamore Lace Bug
Corythucha ciliata
Feeds on sap from its leaves.
eats
Hickory Tussock Moth
Lophocampa caryae
Larvae munch on its leaves.
shelters
Great Tit
Parus major
Nests in tree cavities and branches.
parasitizes
Plane Anthracnose
Apiognomonia veneta
Causes leaf spot and twig cankers.
Traits
Deciduous
Discover the magic of plants that shed all their leaves during a particular season, often putting on a spectacular show of fall colors first. They get ready for a fresh start!
Broadleaf Tree
Discover magnificent trees that have wide, flat leaves, unlike the needles of pine trees! These are often the trees that change colors beautifully in autumn.
Urban Friendly
Spot amazing living things that thrive right alongside us in cities and towns, finding homes in parks, gardens, and even cracks in pavements.
Also known as
London Plane
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Safety
Danger
2/5
Avoid climbing on trees without adult supervision to prevent accidents.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Plane Tree?
20-40 m
How wide does Plane Tree spread?
15-25 m
Is Plane Tree edible?
No
How big is Plane Tree?
100-300 cm
How long does Plane Tree live?
200-500 years
Where is Plane Tree usually found?
Urban areas
What kind of fruit does Plane Tree produce?
Achenes clustered in spherical heads (buttonballs)
How fast does Plane Tree grow?
Medium
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