Biological Name: Platanus × acerifolia (a hybrid between American Sycamore and Oriental Plane).
Origins / Native Range: Hybrid origin, first noted in the 17th century in Europe.
Interesting Facts:
• One of the most common street trees in cities, especially London.
• Bark flakes away in plates, reducing damage from pollution.
• Tolerant of poor soils, drought, and heavy pruning.
• Can grow into very large, impressive specimens in parks.
Conservation Status: Not threatened – widely planted worldwide.