A striking large tree with beautiful golden-yellow foliage. Max Height 6m. Max Spread 2.5m. Flowers February to March. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Populus nigra ‘Lombardy Gold’ (m)
A striking large tree with beautiful golden-yellow foliage
Category: Trees
Additional information
Generic | Populus |
---|---|
Species | nigra |
Varietry | 'Lombardy Gold' (m) |
Common Name | |
Flower Colour | green, red |
Soil | Fertile |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Deciduous |
Height | 6m |
Family | Salicaeae |
Spread | 2.5m |
Growth Speed | Fast |
Growth Habit | Narrowly columnar |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | February, March |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
Care | Keep moist in first year, Provide support |
Border | Specimen |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | Only prune if required to keep shape |
Pruning Time | Winter |
Pests and diseases | Honey fungus, Sawfly, Silver leaf, Winter moth |
Maintenance | Stake and tie, Feed, Mulch |
Propagation | Stem cuttings |
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