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London Plane Tree - Platanus acerifolia
Premium advanced landscape stock selected for residential, estate and commercial projects.
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sizes shown are confirmed available stock. If you require larger specimen, project quantities or specific sizes not listed, our sourcing team can locate additional stock through our national supplier network.
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Product Details
Overview & Specifications
London Plane Tree Platanus acerifolia
Few trees command a streetscape or formal landscape with the authority of the London Plane. A proven choice across the world's most distinguished civic and private projects, it delivers monumental scale, architectural structure, and that unmistakable dappled bark, all from day one when supplied as advanced stock.
Why London Plane
Scale and Structure: One of the largest and most structurally imposing deciduous trees available, with a broad, spreading canopy that defines space at a prestige level.
Distinctive Bark: The signature camouflage-patterned exfoliating bark provides year-round visual interest, elevating any formal or contemporary landscape.
Proven Urban Tolerance: Exceptional resilience to pollution, compacted soils, and reflected heat makes it the benchmark tree for high-traffic urban and commercial environments.
Longevity: A multi-generational specimen. London Planes are known to thrive for centuries, representing a lasting investment in any property.
Deciduous Advantage: Full summer canopy delivers expansive shade; winter reveals a sculptural branch structure of considerable architectural merit.
Ideal Applications
Formal Avenues and Allées: The definitive choice for long driveways, boulevard plantings, and estate entries requiring symmetry and grandeur.
Commercial and Civic Landscapes: Extensively used across plazas, streetscapes, and institutional grounds where durability and presence are non-negotiable.
Large Residential Properties: Provides immediate canopy cover and a sense of permanence on prestige residential projects.
Shade Structures: Positioned to shelter outdoor entertaining areas, courtyards, or pool surrounds with substantial, reliable shade.
Specimen & Installation
Spacing (feature/avenue): 8–12m
Planting Season: Autumn to early spring (when dormant)
Soil & Drainage: Adaptable to most soils including clay, loam and compacted urban soils; prefers moist, well-drained conditions but tolerates periodic waterlogging and drought once established
Establishment Care: Water deeply and regularly for the first two to three years until fully established, particularly over summer. Apply a thick layer of mulch around the root zone to retain moisture and suppress weeds, keeping mulch clear of the trunk.
Plant Details
Height: 20–40m
Width: 15–25m
Growth Rate: Fast
Foliage: Deciduous
Light: Full sun
Native to: Hybrid origin (Platanus orientalis × Platanus occidentalis), widely naturalised in Europe
Flower Colour: Insignificant
Delivery
Specialist transport for advanced stock
Every order is wrapped, secured and palletised for delivery. Freight starts from $199.95 and is structured so larger orders receive better delivery value.
- Delivery is calculated by order value, with clear freight tiers shown before payment.
- Delivery estimated at 5-8 business days.
Freight Pricing
Freight table
Nursery Direct uses specialist nursery freight for advanced trees, palms and landscape stock. Freight is calculated using clear order-value tiers so customers can review delivery costs before completing their order.
| Order value | Freight |
|---|---|
| $0.01 to $1,000.01 | $199.95 |
| $1,000.02 to $1,400.01 | $249.95 |
| $1,400.02 to $1,650.01 | $299.95 |
| $1,650.02 to $1,950.01 | $349.95 |
| $1,950.02 to $2,250.01 | $399.95 |
| $2,250.02 to $2,500.01 | $449.95 |
| $2,500.02 to $2,750.01 | $499.95 |
| $2,750.02 to $3,000.01 | $549.95 |
| $3,000.02 to $3,350.01 | $599.95 |
| $3,350.02 to $3,650.01 | $649.95 |
| $3,650.02 to $3,850.01 | $699.95 |
| $3,850.02 to $4,150.01 | $749.95 |
| $4,150.02 to $4,450.01 | $799.95 |
| $4,450.02 to $4,750.01 | $849.95 |
| $4,750.02 to $5,000.01 | $899.95 |
| $5,000.02 to $5,250.01 | $949.95 |
| $5,250.02 to $5,550.01 | $999.95 |
| $5,550.02 to $5,850.01 | $1,049.95 |
| $5,850.02 to $6,100.01 | $1,099.95 |
| $6,100.02 to $6,350.01 | $1,149.95 |
| $6,350.02 to $6,650.01 | $1,199.95 |
| $6,650.02 to $6,950.01 | $1,249.95 |
| $6,950.02 to $7,250.01 | $1,299.95 |
| $7,250.02 to $7,500.01 | $1,349.95 |
| $7,500.02 to $7,750.01 | $1,399.95 |
| $7,750.02 to $8,000.01 | $1,449.95 |
| $8,000.02 to $8,350.01 | $1,499.95 |
| $8,350.02 to $8,650.01 | $1,549.95 |
| $8,650.02 to $8,850.01 | $1,599.95 |
| $8,850.02 to $9,150.01 | $1,649.95 |
| $9,150.02 to $9,450.01 | $1,699.95 |
| $9,450.02 to $9,750.01 | $1,749.95 |
| $9,750.02 and above | $1,799.95 |
For difficult access, oversized specimen stock, crane or machinery requirements, remote areas or commercial projects, please request project pricing before purchasing so our team can confirm the most appropriate freight method.
Installation
Professional installation available
Nursery Direct can arrange professional installation of advanced trees, specimen palms and landscape stock throughout many areas of Australia. Installation pricing varies depending on access, machinery requirements, tree size, planting conditions and location.
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Built for serious landscapes
Nursery Direct gives customers access to mature trees, specimen palms and advanced stock for high-end residential and commercial landscapes.
- Mature trees and specimen palms
- Online ordering and project support
- Sourcing for hard-to-find stock
- Residential and commercial supply
