European plane
Captured from the historical species datasheet.
At a glance
Scientific namePlatanus hybrida
Trade / common nameEuropean plane
FamilyPlatanaceae
RegionWestern Europe · Europe · Northern Europe
Distribution
The natural growth range of in Europe, and includes the United Kingdom, France, Spain, Italy, and surrounding countries. It is highly tolerant of poor growing conditions such as polluted air and restricted root space, and has survived as a very successful street plant in London and other large cities of southern England.
Uses
Boxes and crates, Cabinetmaking, Carvings, Cigar boxes, Decorative veneer, Fine furniture, Flooring, Furniture, Inlay work, Joinery, Paneling , Paneling, Veneer, Veneer: decorative
Countries & Distribution
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Wood images
Linked historical images associated with this species record.
European plane
Captured from the historical species datasheet.
European plane
Captured from the historical species datasheet.
European plane
Captured from the historical species datasheet.
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Boxes and crates, Cabinetmaking, Carvings, Cigar boxes, Decorative veneer, Fine furniture, Flooring, Furniture, Inlay work, Joinery, Paneling , Paneling, Veneer, Veneer: decorative
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Appearance
Heartwood color
Historical source observations are shown separately; differences may reflect source, geography, test condition or publication.
Brown
Green/grey
Black
Red
Yellow to golden-yellow to orange
Reddish brown
White to cream
Light reddish brown
Dark brown
Plain European plane and Lacewood (obtained from highly figured, quartered plane) are often chemically treated to produce a form of Harewood, in which the background color becomes silver gray, but the broad rays retain their original color. The product of the chemical treatment is used for marquetry work
Similar in color to Beech (Fagus)
Sapwood Color
Historical source observations are shown separately; differences may reflect source, geography, test condition or publication.
White
Red
Brown
Green/Grey
Yellow
Same as heartwood
White to yellow
Paler than heartwood
Not distinct from heartwood
Darker color due to wood irregularities
Luster
Lustrous
Uses & Applications
Common Uses
Boxes and crates, Cabinetmaking, Carvings, Cigar boxes, Decorative veneer, Fine furniture, Flooring, Furniture, Inlay work, Joinery, Paneling , Paneling, Veneer, Veneer: decorative
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