Populus can. 'Koster' - 200-250 CM FTH WHIP BR

Description
The Canadian poplar 'Koster' (Populus canadensis) is a broad, pyramidal large tree that produces red flowers arranged in catkins. They appear in April. The Canadian poplar 'Koster' also has heart-shaped, dark green leaves. The light green shoots are also an interesting sight. Its bark is grey. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, sandy, loamy soil, it usually reaches a height of around 25 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Populus euramericana.

Bulletpoints
* light green shoots * wind-resistant, flood-tolerant

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Canadian poplar 'Koster' are dark green, heart-shaped. Light green shoots.

Bark
Grey bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Frost hardiness
The Canadian poplar 'Koster' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Canadian poplar 'Koster' is a broad and pyramidal growing large tree. It usually reaches a height of 20 - 25 mRapid growth.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Cut and saw wounds as well as broken branches should be treated with a wound sealant as soon as possible to prevent pathogens from entering the plant.

Flower
The red flowers of Canadian poplar 'Koster' appear in catkins in April.

Use
Solitary, park, avenue, street tree

Root
Populus canadensis 'Koster' is a shallow-rooting plant.