Platanus x acerifolia ‘Morton Circle’
#10 Container
Plant for the future with the Exclamation! Planetree. This is a carefree shade tree tolerant of urban life. It has uniform pyramidal shape, maple-like leaves, multi-color peeling bark and dense branching habit. It tolerates drought, flooding and pollution. A good tree for a tough site with beauty and shade to boot. A Morton Arboretum introduction.
Mature height x width: 55-65’ x 45’
Light: Full sun
Moisture: Moist, well drained
Soil: Sandy loam to silty clay
Tolerates… Alkaline soil, clay soil, dry sites, wet sites, road salt
Does not tolerate… Full shade
Ash replacement? Yes
Buckthorn replacement? No
Shoreline buffer zone? Yes
Seasonal interest: Interesting bark
Resilience to climate change: Good adaptability
Pollinator and wildlife value: Low
All photos courtesy of Morton Arboretum