HardwoodDurability class 5

London Plane

Platanus × acerifolia

Sapwood white to light pinkish tan; heartwood darker reddish brown; prominent ray fleck in quartersawn boards (sometimes marketed as ‘lacewood’).

London plane (Platanus × acerifolia) is a common urban tree whose timber is typically light-to-medium brown with prominent ray fleck. It’s used for furniture, interior joinery, and veneer; it works reasonably well but can be prone to movement if not dried and conditioned carefully.

About this data — sources, methodology & acknowledgements →Data last updated: 23 May 2026