Platanus x acerifolia 'Bloodgood'

Common Name

London Planetree

Scientific Name

Platanus x acerifolia

Cultivar

'Bloodgood'

Hardiness Zone

5b [-10 to -15]

Tolerances

Drought

Tolerant

Tolerant

Poor Drainage

Tolerant

Tolerant

Alkaline Soil

Tolerant

Tolerant

Salt

Moderate

Moderate

Shade

Intolerant

Intolerant

Air Pollution

Tolerant

Tolerant

Soil Volume

35

Planting Area

  • Large

Features of Interest

  • Fruit

    Fruit

  • Winter Interest

    Winter Interest

Form

round

Round

Mature Height

85 feet

Crown Spread

70 feet

Limitations

  • Litter/sanitation nuisance
  • Prone to insect/disease

Additional Information

Adaptable and tolerant. Attractive bark. Cold injury in harsh winters. Tolerates severe pruning. Drops twigs and leaves.