London Plane Tree

• The London Plane is probably a hybrid, between the Oriental Plane and the American Sycamore. 
• It is one of the few trees that could thrive in the soot-laden air of the cities before the Clean Air Act was brought in.  The trees are often found along city streets to this day.
• These trees live a long time.  Some of the trees in London are thought to be over 200 years old.
• The bark falls off in large flakes leaving whitish-yellow patches.
• The wood is used for veneer, plywood, interior trim, pallets/crates and flooring.

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