Distinguishable from all other plane trees by its variegated leaf. Grows less vigorously than the species and will eventually become a broad oval tree of 8 to 15 m. The leaf emerges soft greenish pink to light green. In summer it is green with strong creamy white marbling and mottling. In autumn the leaf turns brownish yellow. Fallen leaves do not rot easily. The spherical florescence hangs in pairs on long stalks on which the spiky fruits later appear. These remain on the tree until well into winter. The bark of ‘Suttneri’ is the same as that found on the other P. x hispanica cultivars. Plane trees tolerate paving very well but the shallow roots may push paving upwards. Takes pruning very well, even in old wood. Saplings require a tree stake for support and young branches break easily.
palmately lobed, green, creamy white, mottled and marbled, 12 - 25 cm
Flowers
spherical heads, yellow-green, May
Fruits
spherical, spiky, brown, usually in pairs
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
all, soil not too limy
Paving
tolerates paving
Winter hardiness zone
6a (-23,3 to -20,6 °C)
Wind resistance
moderate to good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), resistant to de-icing salt
Shape
clearstem tree
Origin
before 1896
Clear stem treeclay soilloamy soilpeaty soilsandy soiltolerates pavinglight-lovingresistant to de-icing saltresistant to frost (WH 1 - 6)oval1st size , taller than 12 metreshalf-open crownvariegated off-white/greenyellowgreenlate sproutaverage growingall speciesnon-toxic (usually)Tree for the future
Frequently asked questions
Platanus ×hispanica 'Suttneri'
Platanus ×hispanica 'Suttneri' can eventually reach a height of 8 - 15 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.
Platanus ×hispanica 'Suttneri' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 8 - 15 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.
The right time to plant Platanus ×hispanica 'Suttneri' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Platanus ×hispanica 'Suttneri' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.