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Also Known As

  • Platanus acerifolia 'Bloodgood'
  • Bloodgood London Plane Tree

Plant type

tree

size

  • H: 50'
  • W: 30'-40'

planting zones

  • 5a-8b

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Platanus x hispanica 'Bloodgood' plant details

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'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: platanaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 30 FT - 40 FT - wide, 50 FT tall
Uses: fall color, street tree

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
Good street or lawn tree, shedding bark forms patterns on trunks. Tolerant of poor soils. Hardy to Zone 5.

Gardening facts about Platanus x hispanica 'Bloodgood' plant

How to Grow Platanus x hispanica 'Bloodgood'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Water Needs

    • regular

Features

  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Foliage Color

    • green
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