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Platanus

Platanus Plane

A large tree to 30 - 35m resistant to pollution. They are native to eastern Europe and the Middle East P. orientalis and to North America P. occidentalis.  Platanus are distinguised from Acer by their alternate rather than opposite leaves.

Platanus

Platanus x hispanica
Platanus x hispanica leaves
Platanus hispanica (London Plane) showing fruit.

Landscape Trees

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