Bloodgood London Planetree
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Plant Information | |
Common Name | Bloodgood London Planetree |
Botanical Name | Platanus x acerifolia 'Bloodgood' |
Description | |
Plant Type | Shade |
Mature Height | 75 to 100 ft |
Mature Width | 60 to 75 ft |
Growth Habit | Spreading |
Bloom Color | Yellow-Red |
Bloom Interest | Insignificant |
Bloom Period | April |
Seasonal Interest | Fall, Winter |
Foliage Color | Green |
Foliage Type | Simple |
Fall Color | Yellow |
Attributes | Clay Soil, Deer Resistant, Shade Tree |
Attracts Butterflies | No |
Attracts Birds | No |
Notes | Large sections of bark are shed as a natural process. |
Care | |
Sun Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
USDA Hardiness Zone | 5 to 8 |
Zoned for KC Region | Yes |
Water Preference | Moist,Well-drained |
Maintenance Level | High |
Cost | Moderate |
Watering Notes | Water deeply if rainfall is less than 1" per week especially for the first 3 years after planting. After roots are established, water deeply in extreme weather situations. |
Fertilize Notes | According to Missouri Department of Conservation, trees seldom need to be fertilized even when planting. But it may be used to increase growth rates. If the tree is weak or distressed, fertilizer should only be applied sparingly. |
Prune Notes | Planetree may need occasional maintenance when young. Remove any upright branches creating V-shaped crotches. Prune away some of the thin branches from the central leader. |