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.
London Plane — the short answer
London Plane: grown in zones 4–8, part sun, pH 3–10.
- USDA zones
- 4–8
- Not verified — NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox lists zones 4a–9b
- Soil pH
- 3–10
- We haven't confirmed this against a published source yet.
- Sun
- Part Sun
- We haven't confirmed this against a published source yet.
- Frost-kill temp (growing season)
- 32°F
- We haven't confirmed this against a published source yet.
Plant data: Growable Ground Plant Database, compiled from FAO ECOCROP, USDA PLANTS and university Extension sources — each tile names its own row's source, because per-field provenance varies.
Which pests actually threaten london plane where you grow?
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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.
Life cycle, mature height, bloom period and deer resistance: We haven't confirmed this against a published source yet.
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.
USDA Zones
4-8
Not verified — NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox lists zones 4a–9b
Soil pH
3 - 10
We haven't confirmed this against a published source yet.
Sun
Part Sun
We haven't confirmed this against a published source yet.
Drainage
well (dry spells)
We haven't confirmed this against a published source yet.
Frost Kill Temperature
32°F
Where cold starts killing growing tissue. Not a winter-survival floor — a dormant perennial takes far colder, which its hardiness zone answers.
We haven't confirmed this against a published source yet.
Minimum Growing Temperature
48.2°F
Below this it stops growing rather than dies — a pace limit, not a survival limit.
We haven't confirmed this against a published source yet.
Mature Height
80 ft
We haven't confirmed this against a published source yet.
Plant it right
Set london plane in part sun with well-drained soil. We haven't confirmed this against a published source yet.
Match the soil
London Plane prefers pH 3 to 10. We haven't confirmed this against a published source yet. 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. We haven't confirmed this against a published source yet. A 2–3 inch mulch layer holds moisture without waterlogging.
Shape it while it is young
Prune london plane only to remove dead, damaged or crossing branches while it is young; it is grown for its form, not a harvest, so little more is needed once it settles in.
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.
A USDA zone is a 10°F band of average annual extreme winter minimum, so zones 4–8 spans average winter lows from -30°F to 20°F (USDA PHZM 2023). Across the 50 states and DC, that band covers 25 outright and splits 26 more down the middle — and which side of that line your land sits on changes the answer.
Zones 4–8·Where London Plane growsOpen map →
This map is derived from the USDA ARS / PRISM Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023) and is not the official USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map.
Where London Plane stands, state by state
London Plane is rated for zones 4–8 — a cold floor USDA puts at -30 to -20°F. Across the 50 states and DC, 25 sit fully inside that band, the line runs through 26 more, and 0 sit outside it — and inside every split state, the same line runs on at county grain.
Fully inside zones 4–8
25 states
3 of 25 shown
State zone extents: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (PHZM) 2023. A zone is a 10°F band of average annual extreme minimum temperature, so a state that splits the band contains the boundary — its own page draws the county line, and a parcel report resolves which side your land sits on.
What grows around London Plane
Growing guides for london plane
Good to know
London Plane isn't classified as a notable pollinator plant in our data — pair it with high-value bloomers nearby to feed bees.
Your land is one point inside London Plane's range
This page resolves to the species. Your state page draws the county line, and a report reads the parcel — the soil pH, drainage, sun, and frost dates on your exact ground, which no species average can see.
See if London Plane will thrive on your land
Zone averages are a start. Your soil pH, drainage, sun exposure, and frost dates shape whether london plane actually takes. We score it against the mapped and modelled conditions at your address.
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How we know this about London Plane
The figures above are cited per row, not per site: the pH band names this plant’s own source column, the three temperature figures each carry their own, and days-to-maturity cites the publication that actually lists it. All of it comes from the Growable Ground Plant Database — a compilation over FAO ECOCROP, USDA PLANTS, and university Extension sources, published openly with per-field provenance.
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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. 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. We haven't confirmed this against a published source yet. 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. We haven't confirmed this against a published source yet. Your report scores your parcel's mapped 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.
Keep exploring London Plane
London Plane state by state
Every state london plane's zone reaches — 14 link straight to that state's london plane growing page; the rest open the state's full growing guide.