London Plane is a tree, a long-term addition to the landscape. It's hardy across USDA zones 4 through 8 and shrugs off deer. It roots deep, which helps it reach moisture in a dry spell and open up tight soil as it establishes.
Zones
4-8
pH Range
3-10
Sun
Part Sun
Days to Maturity
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What London Plane is
London Plane grows as a perennial and reaches around 80 feet at maturity. It blooms in spring. It's also deer-resistant.
How to grow London Plane
London Plane grows in USDA zones 4 through 8. London Plane does best in part sun — at least 4 hours of direct sun a day — and soil from pH 3 to 10, on well-drained ground. It needs about 400 hours of winter chill, which is why climate matters as much as soil.
USDA Zones
4-8
USDA PHZM 2023
Soil pH
3 - 10
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Sun
Part Sun
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Drainage
well (dry spells)
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Frost Tolerance
48.2°F
The lowest temperature it shrugs off — below this, expect damage without cover.
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Mature Height
80 ft
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Chill Hours
400+
Winter hours below ~45°F it needs to fruit — too-mild winters can leave it bloom-shy.
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Frost-Free Days
0+
The frost-free stretch it needs start to finish — short-season areas may need an indoor head start.
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Plant it right
Set london plane in part sun with well-drained soil. Many fruit trees need a second variety nearby to pollinate — check before you plant just one.
Match the soil
London Plane prefers pH 3 to 10 (FAO ECOCROP). A quick soil test from your local Extension lab tells you whether to add lime or sulfur to land in band.
Water steadily
Keep the root zone evenly moist through establishment. A 2–3 inch mulch layer holds moisture without waterlogging.
Be patient, then harvest
Prune annually while the tree establishes; fruit trees reward patience with years of harvest. Local Extension guides publish per-cultivar bearing-age tables.
Good to know
Good news for pet owners — london plane isn't known to be toxic to dogs or cats. (Source: ASPCA.)
London Plane isn't classified as a notable pollinator plant in our data — pair it with high-value bloomers nearby to feed bees.
Where London Plane thrives
London Plane is hardy across USDA zones 4 through 8. Zone is only the starting point, though: the soil pH, drainage, and frost dates on your specific land decide how well it actually does.
Zones 4–8·Where London Plane growsOpen map →
On USDA hardiness-zone overlap, London Plane can grow in these states:
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I grow London Plane in my zone?
London Plane grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 8 (USDA PHZM 2023). Zone is one factor — soil pH, drainage, and frost dates on your specific parcel also shape whether it takes.
When should you plant London Plane?
Set london plane out in early spring or fall while it's dormant, so the roots establish before the heat of summer. Your local last-frost date — which a Growable Ground report pulls for your exact address — sets the precise window.
How much sun does London Plane need?
London Plane does well in partial sun — around 4 hours of direct sun, and it takes some afternoon shade in stride. That flexibility makes it a good match for a bed the house or a nearby tree shades for part of the day. A Growable Ground report maps how the sun actually falls on your land, hour by hour, so you can set it where the light lines up.
What soil does London Plane need?
London Plane prefers soil pH 3 to 10, on well-drained ground (FAO ECOCROP). Your report scores your parcel's actual soil against that using USDA SSURGO data.
Does London Plane attract pollinators?
London Plane isn't classified as a notable pollinator plant in our data. Pairing it with high-value bloomers nearby keeps bees and butterflies fed.
Is London Plane safe for pets?
London Plane is not known to be toxic to dogs or cats based on available data. Always supervise pets around new plantings. (Source: ASPCA.)