{"product_id":"london-plane-platanus-x-acerifolia","title":"London Plane (platanus x acerifolia)","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHybrid deciduous tree (up to 30–35m tall), iconic in urban landscapes (e.g., London streets) due to exceptional tolerance of pollution, compacted soil, and paving.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttractive mottled bark (camouflage-like flakes of cream, olive, and brown); large maple-like leaves provide dense shade in summer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFast-growing, wind-resistant, and hardy; copes well with hard pruning (pollarding) to control size and maintain form.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLong-lived (centuries); supports wildlife with seeds for birds and habitat for insects; golden-yellow autumn colour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLow-maintenance once established; ideal for avenues, parks, large gardens, or street planting; RHS Award of Garden Merit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest time: Bare-root November–March (dormant season); container-grown autumn or spring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation: Full sun to partial shade; any deep, moist but well-drained soil (tolerates clay, chalk, poor urban soils but dislikes waterlogged); vast open space required – unsuitable for small gardens or near buildings (roots can be invasive).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreparation: Dig large hole twice root width; incorporate organic matter in very poor\/compacted soils.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting: Set at original depth (check trunk soil mark); stake young trees firmly; firm in, water well, mulch base (keep clear of trunk) to reduce week competition and conserve soil moisture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAftercare: Water regularly first few years in dry spells; minimal pruning (pollard in winter if desired to contol height and spread).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cumbria Tree Growers Ltd","offers":[{"title":"80-100cm","offer_id":58485619065176,"sku":null,"price":3.84,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/4879\/4968\/files\/IMG_1784.jpg?v=1789902773","url":"https:\/\/www.treegrowers.co.uk\/products\/london-plane-platanus-x-acerifolia","provider":"Cumbria Tree Growers Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}