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Salicaceae
Silverleaf poplar
Populus alba
Also known as Populus alba var. microphylla, Populus alba f. nivea, Populus arembergiana, Populus morisetiana
Native Plants · Tree · Shade Tree · Fast Growing · Deciduous · Silver Leaves · Windbreak · Urban Tree · Poplar · Large Tree · Ornamental
Silverleaf poplar is a fast-growing deciduous tree valued for its striking silver-white leaf undersides and dense, spreading canopy that provides excellent shade. Plant in full sun to partial shade in any well-drained soil; it is tolerant of pollution and urban conditions once established. Be aware that its aggressive root system and suckering habit make it unsuitable for small gardens or near buildings and pipes.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 7 hours
- Watering
- Water deeply but infrequently; young trees need more frequent watering until roots establish · Every 14-21 days once established
- Maintenance
- Moderate
- Soil pH
- 4.9–7
- Cycle
- Perennial
Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Spacing
- 360 in apart
- Growth rate
- Fast
- Flowers
- No
- Foliage
- Coarse
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
- Native to
- Afghanistan, Alabama, Albania, Algeria, Altay, Angola, Argentina Northeast, Argentina South, Austria, Azores, Baleares, Baltic States, Belgium, Bolivia, Bulgaria, Canary Is., Central European Rus, China North-Central, China Southeast, Colorado
- Attracts
- Birds, Bees
Sources: trefle, usda
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