Manchester Popular. A striking tree with glossy green leaves which turn yellow in the autumn. Characteristic downy shoots and young leaves. Max Height 6m. Max Spread 4m. Flowers February to March. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Populus nigra ssp. betulifolia
A striking tree with glossy green leaves which turn yellow in the autumn. Characteristic downy shoots and young leaves
Additional information
| Generic | Populus |
|---|---|
| Species | nigra |
| Varietry | ssp. betulifolia |
| Common Name | Manchester Popular |
| Flower Colour | green, red |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 6m |
| Family | Salicaeae |
| Spread | 4m |
| Growth Speed | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Spreading, Bushy |
| 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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