Populus alba ‘Richardii’
A spreading tree with yellow leaves, white beneath, turning yellow in autumn. Good in coastal areas.
Populus balsamifera
A vigorous, columnar tree with green leaves, whitish green beneath. Pendent catkins in spring.
Populus lasiocarpa
A striking tree with large heart-shaped leaves yellow or green catkins
Populus nigra
A striking large tree with glossy dark green leaves which turn a lovely yellow in the autumn. Red or green catkins
Populus nigra ‘Lombardy Gold’ (m)
A striking large tree with beautiful golden-yellow foliage
Populus nigra ssp. betulifolia
A striking tree with glossy green leaves which turn yellow in the autumn. Characteristic downy shoots and young leaves
Populus nigra var. italica
A vigorous, narrowly columnar tree with glossy dark green leaves, turning yellow in autumn. Pendent catkins in spring.
Populus tremula
A spreading tree with dark green, toothed leaves, bronze when young, turning yellow in autumn. Catkins in early spring.
Populus tremula ‘Erecta’
A striking tree with green leaves which turn a lovely yellow in the autumn. The leaves tremble at the slightest breeze.
Populus tremula ‘Pendula’ (m)
A striking weeping tree with green leaves which turn a lovely yellow in the autumn. The leaves tremble at the slightest breeze.
Populus x canadensis ‘Aurea’
A narrow tree with golden yellow leaves, bronze when young, turning golden yellow in autumn. Catkins in early spring.
Populus x canadensis ‘Robusta’
A narrowly conical tree with green leaves, bronze-red when young, turning golden yellow in autumn. Catkins in early spring.