The London Plane Tree (Platanus × acerifolia) is a hybrid native to Europe and North America, valued for its resilience in urban environments and its large, mottled bark that peels in patches, revealing a smooth surface beneath.

By 2050 the London Planetree at Rye Country day school will …

• Absorb the same amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) that a car would produce after driving 9,524 miles

• Remove 149 pounds of pollutants such as ozone (O3) and carbon monoxide (CO) through leaves

• Intercept 118,546 gallons of rainfall and help avoid 19, 164 gallons of stormwater runoff