Platanus acerifolia 'Exclamation'

Exclamation London Planetree

The Exclamation! London Planetree (Platanus acerifolia ‘Morton Circle’) is a smaller variety of planetree. It is hybrid cross between Platanus occidentalis (American Sycamore) and Platanus orientalis (Old World Sycamore), developed by George Ware at the Morton Arboretum of Lisle, Illinois. This tree has a strong central leader, which is characteristic of the species, with a vigorous, uniform and dense upward growth habit. It is a pyramidal deciduous tree that grows to a height of 60 feet and a width of 45 feet.

The leaves of Exclamation! London Planetree are mid-green, deeply lobed, and palmately shaped. The foliage is dense and provides good shade. It turns yellow in the autumn, and the leaf drop is fast.

Similar to the London Planetree, the Exclamation! London Planetree has interesting exfoliating bark – this is its main attraction.