Cuneata London Plane Trees – Platanus Orientalis Cuneata

£149.79£2,999.79

Platanus orientalis ‘Cuneata,’ also known as the Cuneata London Plane Tree, is a variety of the Oriental Plane tree and is a distinguished addition to large British gardens and parklands. This species stands out for its stunning aesthetics, adaptability, and benefits for wildlife.

Platanus orientalis ‘Cuneata,’ also known as the Cuneata London Plane Tree, is a variety of the Oriental Plane tree and is a distinguished addition to large British gardens and parklands. This species stands out for its stunning aesthetics, adaptability, and benefits for wildlife.

The Cuneata London Plane tree is a large, deciduous tree that can grow up to 30 metres in height and has a relatively fast growth rate. It possesses a lifespan well into the centuries, making it a long-lasting component of any landscape where it’s planted.

The tree is characterised by its large, palmately lobed, maple-like leaves that take on a wedge or cuneate shape at the base – a characteristic that gives the variety its name, ‘Cuneata.’ The foliage turns a striking golden yellow in the autumn, contrasting beautifully with the tree’s mottled, exfoliating bark.

The Cuneata London Plane tree’s bark is perhaps its most distinctive feature, peeling away in irregularly shaped patches to reveal an underlayer of cream and white hues. This process not only provides visual interest but also enables the tree to shed pollutants, an attribute that makes it particularly resilient in urban environments.

In terms of reproduction, the tree produces characteristic dangling seed balls. These greenish globes, which hang in pairs from the branches, become dry and brown in the autumn. Throughout the winter, they disintegrate to release hundreds of tiny, wind-dispersed seeds.

From a garden design perspective, the Cuneata London Plane tree is a great choice for creating a visual centrepiece due to its considerable size, striking foliage, and distinctive bark. It provides excellent shade and can also be used effectively as a windbreak. However, given its size, it is more suited to larger gardens or parkland settings.

As for wildlife, the tree provides habitat and food for a variety of birds. While its seeds are not a primary food source, birds and small mammals do consume them. The dense foliage offers excellent nesting opportunities, and insects attracted to the tree serve as a food source for birds.

An interesting fact about Platanus orientalis ‘Cuneata’ is that, despite its common name suggesting a London origin, it is native to the Eastern Mediterranean region. The London Plane (Platanus x acerifolia), a hybrid between the Oriental Plane and the American Sycamore, is more common in London.

In summary, the Cuneata London Plane Tree (Platanus orientalis ‘Cuneata’) is a magnificent and robust tree, bringing year-round visual interest, ecological benefits, and resilience. Its adaptability and distinctive characteristics make it a valuable feature in large garden designs or parkland settings across Britain.

Style

Full Standard, Boxhead, Feathered, Multi Stem, Pleached, Half Standard Pleached, Umbrella, Half Standard, Espalier, Mini Standard, Ball, Cone, Spiral, Cube, Cloud Form, Cube Spiral, Cube Multiball, Cube Ball Cone, Pom-pom, Lollipop, Archway, Twisted Stem, Triple Lollipop, Multiball 2, Multiball 3, Dome, Cylinder, Pyramid, Cylindrical Dome, Twisted Stem, Unique, Bonsai, Instant Hedge, Instant Screen, Hedging Plants, Young Tree

Root Type

Pot Grown, Rootball, Bare Root

Height

15-30cm, 30-50cm, 50-70cm, 70-90cm, 90-110cm, 110-130cm, 130-150cm, 150-170cm, 170-200cm, 200-230cm, 230-250cm, 250-270cm, 270-300cm, 300-350cm, 350-400cm, 400-450cm, 450-500cm, 500-600cm, 600-700cm, 700-800cm, 10-20cm, 20-30cm, 30-40cm, 40-50cm, 50-60cm, 60-70cm, 70-80cm, 80-90cm, 90-100cm, 100-110cm, 110-120cm, 120-130cm, 130-140cm, 140-150cm

Stem Girth

4-6cm, 6-8cm, 8-10cm, 10-12cm, 12-14cm, 14-16cm, 16-18cm, 18-20cm, 20-22cm, 22-24cm, 24-26cm, 26-28cm, 28-30cm, 30-35cm, 35-40cm, 40-45cm, 45-50cm, 50-60cm, 60-70cm, N/A, 20-25cm, 25-30cm

Foliage Type

Deciduous

Origin

Not Native

Water Requirement

Moderate Watering

Growth Height

Tall Growing

Growth Speed

Fast Growth

Costal Growing

No

Conifer?

No

Flowering?

No

Hard Wood Cutbacks?

0

BUY MORE TO SAVE MORE!

Use any of the codes below at checkout to save on your plants.

Use Code: LARGE5 to get 5% off when you spend £500.

Use Code: LARGE7.5 to get 7.5% off when you spend £1000.

Use Code: LARGE10 to get 10% off when you spend £2000.

Use Code: LARGE15 to get 15% off when you spend £5000.

STANDARD DELIVERY TYPES

Box/Parcel – Used for plants sized 0-70cm, costs £12. Order £100 worth of plants of that size to qualify for free delivery! Parcel deliveries are always sent for next day delivery unless otherwise specified.

Pallet – Used for plants sized 71-230cm, costs £60. Order £350 worth of plants to qualify for free pallet delivery! We always send our pallets for next day delivery, unless requested otherwise.

Private Van – Used for plants sized 231cm and taller, costs £60. Order £350 worth to get free private van delivery!

In all cases you can request a private van delivery, where your plants are delivered by us. Upon your request we can re-evaluate your delivery fee and let you know of the delivery time.

Please note, for pallet and box deliveries we use third party companies to deliver the goods. Not often, but occasionally some delays may happen due to unforeseen circumstances, which are out of our control. For this reason, we ask you to never book gardeners, contractors, or other industry professionals for the estimated delivery date. Please do not book days off work or cancel other commitments specifically for your plant delivery to avoid disappointment.

Not home? No problem!

If you are not home at the time of your delivery, don’t worry! With your permission, we will instruct our trusted couriers to leave your plants in a safe place. If you have any requirements, or a preferred safe place for your plant delivery, please ensure to leave us a note along with your order, or simply give us a call.

Specialized Delivery

If you have any special requirements regarding your delivery, please add it to your order notes or call us on 01603 327269. Always include any delivery restrictions into your order note so appropriate vehicles and good carriers can be used to deliver your plants.

Please note that we currently are unable to deliver to Northern Ireland and The Republic of Ireland due to Brexit rules and regulations.

For more delivery information refer to our terms and conditions here.

You may also like…

  • Sale!

    Harrod Blend NPK Fertiliser

    £18.00£49.97
    Select options