Platanus Alford Flame

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Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
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Platanus Alford Flame, Alford Flame Plane Tree

Platanus Alford Flame is a variety of the commonly known, Oriental Plane Tree, and is grown for its colourful foliage and tidy growth habit. The lush foliage emerges deep green in spring, remains this colour through summer, then develops colourful red, orange, and bronze tones in autumn before falling. It grows with a broad crown to about 12 m tall and 8 m wide. Platanus Alford Flame makes a fantastic shade tree and is commonly grown as a specimen in large gardens or parks, or used in an avenue planting.

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Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Trees
Height:	12.00 m
Spread:	8.00 m
Flowering time:	Spring
Tolerances:	Hardy, Wind
Garden uses:	Avenues, Parks, Specimen
Garden styles:	Alpine, Mediterranean
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Platanus Alford Flame, Alford Flame Plane Tree

Platanus Alford Flame Details

Platanus Alford Flame is a variety of the commonly known, Oriental Plane Tree, and is grown for its colourful foliage and tidy growth habit. The lush foliage emerges deep green in spring, remains this colour through summer, then develops colourful red, orange, and bronze tones in autumn before falling. It grows with a broad crown to about 12 m tall and 8 m wide, and can be trimmed as necessary. It grows best when planted in full sun on a well-drained site, and is tolerant of frost, cool climates, urban pollution, and moderate wind. Platanus Alford Flame makes a fantastic shade tree and is commonly grown as a specimen in large gardens or parks, or used in an avenue planting.