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.
Additional information
| Generic | Populus |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
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