Lombardy Poplar, Black Poplar, Italian Poplar
Populus nigra ‘Italica’
Deciduous-Trees
(Detailed plant information can be found at the bottom of the page.)
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Populus nigra ‘Italica’ Plant Information
Classification | |
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Scientific Name: | Populus nigra ‘Italica' |
Common Name: | Lombardy poplar black poplar Italian poplar |
Family: | Salicaceae |
Suggested Uses: | windbreak, screen, should be avoided in most landscapes |
Characteristics | |
Height: | 70 - 90 feet tall (will usually die before attaining this size) |
Foliage: | alternate, simple, deciduous, and deltoid shaped 2 - 5 inches long |
Flower: | catkins are not showy; male clone |
Bark: | light green, gray, white on young trunks older trunks are deeply furrowed with dark ridges |
Environment | |
Sun: | full sun |
Soil: | tolerates poor soil conditions |
USDA Zone: | zones 3 - 9 |
Care | |
Maintenance: | weak wood commonly leads to many twigs on the ground |
Pests & Pathology: | trees are susceptible to many diseases and pests (Cytospora canker, borers, etc), so trees seldom attain full size |
Additional Notes: | many P. nigra cultivars available |
TTU Plant Resources
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Email
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