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Populus alba
White Poplar
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Uses: Fast growing tall poplar from Morocco and the Mediterranean.
Foliage is glossy green on the surface with silvery white underneath.
Has an extensive root system so care should be taken when choosing a location for planting. Caution Tree also suckers freely.

  • Canopy Shape canopy-oval_d Oval
  • Height 12-20m
  • Spread 12-18m
  • Position
    • position-fullsun Full Sun
    • position-partshade Part Shade
  • Family Salicaceae
  • Botanical Name Populus alba
  • Common Name White Poplar
  • Origin Mediterranean
  • Habit Erect
  • Landscape Coastal footslopes, 2nd line coast, Plains, Footslopes, Hills
  • Soil Texture Loam, Sand
  • pH Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  • Tolerates Drought, Wind
  • Supplementary Watering Minimal
  • Flower Colour Green, Red
  • Flowering Time Spring
  • Foliage Green
  • Flower Type Catkins
  • Purpose Ornamental, Shade, Wind protection
  • Evergreen/Deciduous Deciduous
  • Trunk Smooth
  • Form Tall Tree (Usually exceeds 10m)