Lombardy Poplar. A vigorous, narrowly columnar tree with glossy dark green leaves, turning yellow in autumn. Pendent catkins in spring. Max Height 30m. Max Spread 5m. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Populus nigra var. italica
A vigorous, narrowly columnar tree with glossy dark green leaves, turning yellow in autumn. Pendent catkins in spring.
Category: Trees
Additional information
Generic | Populus |
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Species | nigra |
Varietry | var. italica |
Common Name | Lombardy Poplar |
Flower Colour | |
Soil | Fertile |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Deciduous |
Height | 30m |
Family | Salicaceae |
Spread | 5m |
Growth Speed | Fast |
Growth Habit | Narrowly columnar |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | |
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 |
Border | Woodland |
Toxicity | |
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