Platanus x hispanica 'Bloodgood' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Platanus x hispanica 'Bloodgood'
GROWING CONDITIONS for Platanus x hispanica 'Bloodgood'
USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained
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Nursery contributed plant descriptions
A beauty of a large park-like tree to 40-80' tall x 30-40' wide, which is handsome, vigorous and with a nice symmetrical form, bright-green palmate leaves that turn a bronzy yellow-gold in the fall, the inconspicuous flowers appear in spring, followed by 1 ½" round green fruits that mature to brown and persist on the tree into fall and winter, winter also reveals its striking smooth peeling bark in shades of green, gray and tan; a fine choice for urban areas with its ability to withstand pollution, dust and heat, and many soil types (also anthracnose resistant ); well-suited as a street or lawn tree. S/M
A deciduous tree with beautiful bright green foliage on a dense, rounded, low canopy. Foliage turns yellow before it drops in the fall. Attractive exfoliating bark peels off in plates. Great for use as a shade tree when planted in a large yard. This particular variety of London Planetree is resistant to anthracnose. Tolerates wind, heat, drought, and poor soil conditions, although it prefers moist, well-drained soils. Growth Rate fast, 12"+ annually
Scientific Name: Platanus x acerifolia 'Morton Circle'
aka Platanus acerifolia 'Exclamation', Platanus x hispanica 'Morton Circle', Exclamation™ London Planetree, London Planetree, Morton Circle London Plane Tree - Exclamation!™