88.‘Bloodgood’ London Planetree
Wofford Arboretum South Campus
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Tree Details
Hardiness zone: 4 – 9
Height: 45 – 55
Spread: 35 – 45
Habit: In youth: pyramidal; At maturity: large, open, wide-spreading outline with massive branches
Light: Full sun or very light shade
Soil: Deep, rich, moist, well-drained soil preferable but will grow in almost any soil
Flowers: not showy; in April
Fruit: in 1 diameter ball-like hanging clusters
Landscape use: Good for open areas in parks, golf courses, campuses; can be used as a street tree but may grow too large
History: First record was in 1663; used as a street tree in London, England; there is no native range since the tree is a hybrid
Pests\Problems: American plum borer, sycamore lace bug Problems: cankerstain, anthracnose, Xylella fastidiosa, powdery mildew
Significant Features: Good shade tree; good anthracnose resistance