Barney the Plane

This page is awaiting curation. Facts have been researched and cross-referenced, but the final human review is still in progress.

Species: London Plane (Platanus x acerifolia)
Age estimate: 300+ years
Location: Barn Elms, Rocks Lane, Barnes, London SW13 (Barnes, South West London)
Access: Public access, Barnes area
Getting there: Barnes station or bus

The biggest London plane in London is a tree most Londoners have never heard of. Nicknamed Barney, it is over 300 years old, potentially the oldest of its kind in the city, and massive in every dimension. The London plane is the capital's signature tree, chosen for its resilience to soot and its tolerance of brutal pruning, and Barney is the patriarch of them all. It grows at Barn Elms in the riverside suburb of Barnes. One honest caveat: the exact spot is still being verified, which is why this tree sits at the bottom of the list until its pin can be trusted.

Take me there

Opens directions in your maps app. Barnes station or bus

Trees nearby

Curious what else is standing in London? See all 10 remarkable ancient trees in London or find out what the oldest tree in London is. It is a London Plane; see every london plane on the site.

Something wrong on this page, or do you have an openly licensed photo of this tree? Tell us. Corrections are checked and credited.