Platanus acerifolia

Origin: Hybrid

Family: Platanaceae

English name: London plane

French name: Platane commun

Italian name: Platano

Spanish name: Plátano de sombra

Description

Widely planted as a street tree in large cities due to its ability to adapt to urban conditions and to pollution. The wood is used for making veneers, as it is an attractive golden brown colour with dark brown flecks.