London Planetree 'Exclamation'

About this plant

Standing tall and proud, the 'Exclamation' London Planetree (Platanus x acerifolia 'Exclamation') lives up to its name with a commanding presence and exceptional urban resilience. This improved cultivar boasts a more symmetrical, upright pyramidal to oval growth habit compared to other London Planetrees, making it an excellent choice for street plantings, parks, and large estates. Its most captivating feature is the beautiful, mottled bark that peels away in plates, revealing creamy white, olive green, and coppery brown patches underneath, providing year-round visual interest. Large, maple-like leaves offer dense shade through the summer, turning a lovely golden-yellow in the fall. Extremely adaptable, 'Exclamation' thrives in challenging conditions including compacted soils, drought, and air pollution, ensuring a long and healthy life in even the most demanding urban environments.

Care & maintenance

Water regularly during the first growing season to establish a strong root system. Once established, it is highly drought tolerant. Prune in late winter or early spring to remove any dead, damaged, or crossing branches, and to maintain its desired shape. Fertilize annually with a balanced slow-release fertilizer in spring, if desired. Resistant to anthracnose, a common disease in other Planetree varieties.