Platanus X Hispanica 'Alphens Globe'
| Species | : | Platnus X Hispanica Alphens Globe |
|---|---|---|
| Common Name(s) | : | London Plane |
| Tree Features | : | Low Fruit Fall,Large Leaves,Lobed leaves |
| Genus | : | Platanus |
| Shape | : | Rounded |
| Mature Size | : | Small (under 10m) |
| Tree Type | : | Deciduous Broad Leaf |
| Tree uses | : | Urban Sites,Avenue Trees,Parkland Trees |
A dwarfing clone top worked onto a Platanus x hispanica stem.
A dwarfing clone top worked onto a Platanus x hispanica stem ideal for restricted urban areas.
More popular as a choice of street tree in continental Europe, this style of tree has never really caught on in the UK but it does have its uses.
This has a similar effect and usage to Fraxinus ornus Meczek and Acer campestre Nanum.
Good for areas where size is restrictive, this clone produces a ball of dwarfing foliage requiring little maintenance.
Mature height: 5-10m
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