Bloodgood London Planetree

Platanus x acerifolia 'Bloodgood'

$1,095⁰⁰

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Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:

Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements

Container Plant Sizes

Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.

Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2" x 2" x 3"	0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts	0.20 - 0.23 dry liters
4" Container	0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts	0.35 - 0.96 dry liters
4.5" Container	0.65 dry quarts	0.72 dry liters
6" Container	1.4 dry quarts	1.59 dry liters
1 Quart	1 dry quart	1.1 dry liters
5.5" Container	1.89 dry quarts	2.08 dry liters

Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2 Quart	2 dry quarts	2.2 dry liters
#1 Container	2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts	2.49 - 4.11 dry liters
5" x 5" x 12"	3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts	3.85 - 4.74 dry liters

Mature Plants (2-4 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#2 Container	1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons	5.24 - 7.75 dry liters
#3 Container	2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons	8.14 - 12.16 dry liters

Large Plants (3-5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#5 Container	2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons	12.86 - 20.35 dry liters
#6 Container	5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons	23.12 - 26.42 dry liters
#7 Container	5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons	26.34 - 28.76 dry liters

Bare Root Plants

Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.

Common Sizes:

Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet

Important Notes

Container Volume Specifications

Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents

Growing Conditions

Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment

Seasonal Availability

Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
Container plants are available throughout the growing season
Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes

Questions?

For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.

Plant Highlights

Bloodgood London Planetree highlights at a glance!

Specifications

Brand

Nature Hills' Choice
Botanical Name

Platanus x acerifolia 'Bloodgood'
Growing Zones

5-8
Mature Height

60 - 80 feet
Mature Spread

50 - 60 feet
Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Moisture

Moderate to High
Soil

Well-Drained
Growth Rate

Medium
Flower Color

Reddish-Green
Fall Color

Yellow
Pollinator Friendly

Yes
Pruning Time

When Dormant
Bloom Period

Early Spring, Late Spring

Growing Zones 5-8

Find Your Growing Zone!

Delightful and Dependable - Bloodgood London Planetree!

Don't sit around waiting years and years for your tree to grow. Snag a vigorous yet majestic addition to your garden with a Bloodgood London Planetree (Platanus x acerifolia 'Bloodgood')! A full-grown specimen will rival the Emerald City itself with its copious amounts of large dark green leaves!

It's the perfect shade tree to sit under and watch the foliage rustle in the welcome afternoon breeze. The crown gowns broadly so you'll have enough room in the shade to sit with a friend!

The show doesn't stop there, just wait until you catch a glimpse of its trunk. This deciduous tree's trunk is comprised of brown bark that exfoliates to reveal creamy white inner bark. Once the clouds have moved on, try spotting objects in the irregular bark patches.

Once summer is past its prime, this tree's foliage will turn yellow before retiring for the season. Once the leaves are gone, you'll be left to enjoy the bark without any inhibitions. That's four seasons of interest throughout USDA planting zones 60 - 80 feet in height and 50 - 60 feet wide!

Landscape Application:

Outstanding trees for use in urban conditions and air pollution, the London Planetree becomes a dramatic street tree and front yard lawn specimen! Bloodgood makes a fantastic shade tree for use around your seating areas and backyard entertaining areas. When planted on the south or southwest portion of your lot, these large trees reduce your energy bills and improve the quality of your life outdoors.

Use in your backyard to bring various types of wildlife, Planetrees are notorious for their appeal to birds, pollinators, and small mammals like squirrels! If you list birdwatching as a hobby, plant this to give your favorite winged friends a cozy place to call home!

Give this tree the room it needs and situate your tree correctly. Do your future self a favor, and plant it at least 30 feet from paved concrete or your home's foundation.

Planetrees are great accent trees for use in a Rain Garden or along a water feature, growing in occasionally wet soil, this allows the massive root systems to help filter runoff before it flows into storm drains.

Large Trees With Large Leaves
Decorative Seed Pods For Crafts & Bird Food
Peeling Bark Winter Interest
Thrives in Urban Conditions & Air Pollution
Fantastic Shade & Specimen Tree

#ProPlantTips for Care

Give Planetrees a spot in full sun with rich well-drained soil and it'll be happy for years to come! Provide regular moisture for young trees, established trees are very self-sufficient once those large root systems take hold. Mulch is a tree's best friend, so spread 3-4 inches of arborist bark chips around the root zone. This makes a pleasing presentation, holds in soil moisture, and makes collecting dropped branches and round seed balls easier! Mostly self-pruning, prune when dormant to correct shape and form when young.

This variety has even shown some resistance to anthracnose, a disease that sometimes plagues other Planetrees!

Full Sun
Well-Drained Soil
Can Be Used in Low-Lying Areas With Moist Soil
Prune Late Winter
Tolerates Urban Conditions
Widely Adaptable, Heat Tolerant & Cold Hardy

Mighty form, cooling shade, and unique four-season enjoyment, Bloodgood London Planetree has everything you need in a large-scale ornamental! Order one today and enjoy Bloodgood London Planetree for years to come!