Platanus x hispanica 'Bloodgood' (London plane 'Bloodgood')

Cultivation

Grow in fertile, humus-rich, well-drained or moist but well-drained soil in full sun. This cultivar tolerates heat, drought, and poor soil. Dislike air pollution. Do not plant close to buildings as its extensive root system will cause structural damage.

Suggested uses

Coastal, City, Low Maintenance, Wildlife

UK hardiness

H6

USDA zones

Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8

Sunset zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 2, 3

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Moderate/Medium
Central Valley = Moderate/Medium
South Coastal = Moderate/Medium
South Inland = Moderate/Medium
High and Intermediate Desert = High
Low Desert = High

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Broadly columnar

Native to

Garden origin

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic