London plane trees are used extensively in Sydney's street plantings. It tolerates pollution, neglect, vandalism and poor soils. In autumn the leaves fall, but on one especially windy day last week I emerged from the station and this fluff and seed pods were all over the ground. They are a source of intense irritation to anyone who is allergic. By the next day, they had been blown or swept away.
Just spoken with Eric this evening. Take care, Sally.
ReplyDeleteNow I can see the fluff. I didn't realise these trees were problems to people with allergies. I love plane trees - you'll remember them in the square where Le Balico is located.
ReplyDeleteIs that the side entrance to central station? I think it is...
ReplyDeleteI had no idea the plane tree was such a resilient one. As you know they're also a main feature of our streets and squares in Provence.
Ah we have an entire street with these trees and when they drop their stuff the whole place turns green ... too bad its not on St Pat's Day ... and when that green stuff gets wet .. watch where you walk or you will fall ...
ReplyDeleteDitto, what Julie said above.
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