Dwarf London Plane Tree 'Alphen's Globe'
Platanus × hispanica 'Alphen's Globe'
Dwarf London Plane Tree 'Alphen's Globe' is a deciduous tree, which is usually grafted on stem. It can also be in the form of large shrub.
The sycamore can reach about 5-6 m in height and about 5 m in width. The height of the tree depends on the height of the graft. The crown is spherical and dense. The leaves are large, 5 lobed, is similar to maple leaves. The leaves are green, which turn color to a brownish yellow in the autumn.
It blooms in May. The flowers are yellow-green. Fruits are spherical hanging inflorescences.
It is undemanding to the soil. Humidity tolerant. A full sun lover, but can grow in partial shade. Frost-hardy.
See Also
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