Balm of Gilead. A columnar tree with leaves conspicuously marked white, cream and pink. Catkins in early spring. Max Height 15m. Max Spread 6m. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Populus x candicans ‘Aurora’
A columnar tree with leaves conspicuously marked white, cream and pink. Catkins in early spring.
Category: Trees
Additional information
Generic | Populus |
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Species | x candicans |
Varietry | 'Aurora' |
Common Name | Balm of Gilead |
Flower Colour | |
Soil | Fertile |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Deciduous |
Height | 15m |
Family | Salicaceae |
Spread | 6m |
Growth Speed | Fast |
Growth Habit | Broadly columnar |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green, white, pink |
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 | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | |
Propagation |
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