Lombardy poplar

Populus nigra

Also known as Populus nigra Italica, Italian poplar, Pyramidal poplar, Aigiros nigra

Native Plants · Trees & Shrubs · Lombardy Poplar · Windbreak · Fast Growing · Deciduous Tree · Privacy Screen · Large Tree · Columnar · Landscape Tree · Shade Tree · Wildlife Tree

Lombardy poplar is a fast-growing, columnar deciduous tree widely planted as a windbreak or privacy screen. It thrives in full sun to part shade and adapts to a wide range of moist soils, though it performs best with regular watering during its first few years. Be aware that its aggressive root system should be kept well away from foundations, pipes, and drains.