Platanus × acerifolia 'Bloodgood'
Bloodgood London Planetree

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 Flower Notes:
Small, monoecious flowers in April; male flowers green/yellow, female flowers reddish
 Foliage Notes:
3- lobed, medium to dark green, 4-9in wide, wit coarse teeth
 Stem Notes:
The stems are smooth when young, developing a flaky, peeling texture as the tree matures.
 Fruit Notes:
Fuzzy, spherical balls (up to 1 3/8in) in pairs, ripening to brown in October, persisting into winter
 Ultimate Height:
40-80 feet
 Ultimate Spread:
30-40 feet
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 Soil Notes:
Moist, well-drained; adaptable to alkaline, clay, or wet soils
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Additional Information

'Bloodgood' is known for its winter interest from the exfoliating bark and its urban adaptability

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