Populus canesc. 'De Moffart' - STD 14-16 CM CONT

Description
The Grey poplar 'De Moffart' (Populus canescens) is a broad, pyramidal large tree that produces greenish-yellow flowers arranged in catkins. The Grey poplar 'De Moffart' also has triangular, dark green leaves. Its bark is grey and smooth. In a sunny to semi-shady location, it usually reaches a height of around 25 metres. The Grey poplar 'De Moffart' makes no special demands on the soil.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Populus alba var. canescens.

Bulletpoints
* grey shoots * resistant to urban climates, wind-resistant, flood-tolerant

leaves
The deciduous leaves of Grey poplar 'De Moffart' are dark green, triangular, alternate. They are about 5 - 12 cm in size.

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

Frost hardiness
The Grey poplar 'De Moffart' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Grey poplar 'De Moffart' is a broad and pyramidal growing large tree with a loose crown. It usually reaches a height of 20 - 25 m.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

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

Soil
No special requirements.

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

Use
Solitary, park, landscape, avenue

Shoots
The shoots of Populus canescens 'De Moffart' are grey.

Root
Populus canescens 'De Moffart' is a deep-rooter and, depending on the soil, forms runner-forming roots.