Bloodgood planetree, a selection of the tough London planetree that is widely planted in urban areas, is a large shade tree with a broad open crown and bark that exfoliates to reveal patches that may be creamy white, yellow, or olive-colored.
The signature ornamental feature of this huge tree is its brown bark, which exfoliates in irregular pieces to reveal creamy white inner bark. .
'Bloodgood' has dark green foliage and is reported to have some resistance to the problematic anthracnose disease of sycamores.
Bloodgood planetree (Platanus × acerifolia 'Bloodgood')
https://www.chicagobotanic.org/plantinfo/tree_alternatives/bloodgood_planetree
Hybrid Origin:
The London planetree ( Platanus x acerifolia) is a hybrid, meaning it resulted from the crossbreeding of two different species: the American sycamore (Platanus occidentalis) and the Oriental planetree (Platanus orientalis).
Early Hybridization:
The hybridization is thought to have occurred in the 17th century, possibly as early as the 1640s.
Possible Locations:
While the exact location is uncertain, Spain, southern France, and England have been proposed as potential sites for the initial hybridization.
Popularity in London:
The London planetree quickly became popular in London and other European cities due to its ability to thrive in urban environments, including those with air pollution.
Bloodgood Cultivar:
The "Bloodgood" variety is a specific selection of the London planetree, known for its disease resistance, particularly to anthracnose.
(Try Flushing NY, ai. ) Bloodgood Nurseries.
"Reputed to be more resistant to anthracnose than the species.
The naturally shedding bark creates a dappled brown and cream pattern that
accentuates sunlight filtering through the foliage.
This is a popular tree for malls, parks and shopping centers."
"Bloodgood" London Planetree (Platanus x acerifolia 'Bloodgood') is a popular shade tree known for its exfoliating bark, large maple-like leaves, and fast growth..
It's a popular choice for urban landscapes due to its tolerance of various soil conditions and
its ability to withstand pollution and heat. "
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"'Bloodgood', This is one of the first cultivars to be selected for anthracnose resistance. It is a rounded tree with deep green leaves that turn a poor yellow in fall. The plant tolerates poor cultural conditions, including heat, drought and poor soil. Recent observations indicate susceptibility to ozone."
'Flushing was the site of the first commercial tree nurseries in North America, .
the most prominent being the Prince, Bloodgood, and Parsons nurseries
A 14-acre (5.7 ha) tract of Parsons's exotic specimens was preserved on the north side of Kissena Park.
The nurseries are also commemorated in the names of west–east avenues that intersect Kissena Boulevard; the streets are named after plants and ordered alphabetically from Ash Avenue in the north to Rose Avenue in the south.
Flushing also supplied trees to the Greensward Project, now known as.
Central Park in Manhattan "
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flushing,_Queens
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