black poplar
Populus nigra 'Italica'
Overview
Populus nigra 'Italica', or black poplar, is a medium-sized deciduous tree featuring a wide-spreading, pyramid-shaped, or sometimes columnar crown. It has narrowly oval, dark green leaves with a gray wooly underside. The buds and twigs are bright yellow. Its bark is dark gray and deeply furrowed. It is a commonly cultivated tree, originally native to south-eastern Europe and western Asia, growing in a wide range of soils. It is an excellent ornamental tree for large properties with ample space and is favored for its easy pollination and relatively long lifespan.
Care Guide
Watering
Average — every "7-10" days.
Light
Full sun.
Soil
Well-drained
Temperature
Hardiness zone 3-9.
Pruning
Best pruned in February, March, April.
Propagation
Cutting
Diseases & Pests
Common pests: Dieback, Fungal leaf spot, Leaf miner insect, Root rot, Rust, Scale insects, Stem borer insects.
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