52. Abbey Green Plane

A vast plane tree in Bath appears to be as old as the Georgian buildings surrounding it, but could be considerably younger.

Abbey Green is a paved piazza tucked away in the close tangle of streets south of the medieval Abbey, its prettiness made exceptional by the enormous London plane at its centre. Research suggests the tree was planted as recently as 1880 despite appearing very old indeed. Its great size could have been hastened by its roots reaching into the spring feeding the nearby Roman baths.

Species details

London Plane
Platanus x hispanica

Where to find it

Abbey Green, Bath BA1 1NW
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Other London planes

40. Boulevard Plane

9. Turkey Mill Baobab

5. Toon Wall Plane

In other news

I was pleased to receive these four wonderful maps from Bath Urban Treescape. The Abbey Green Plane is included on the ‘Leafy Legacies’ trail.