Populus canesc. 'Enniger' - STDS 10-12 CM

Description
The Grey poplar 'Enniger' also has shiny, triangular, dark green leaves with grey-green markings. Its bark is grey and smooth. In a sunny to semi-shady location with calcareous, sandy, acidic, loamy soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 25 metres and grows to a width of approx. 25 metres.

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

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

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Grey poplar 'Enniger' are dark green, grey-green, triangular, glossy, alternate, lobed. They are about 6 - 12 cm in size.

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

Frost hardiness
The Grey poplar 'Enniger' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Grey poplar 'Enniger' is an oval growing large tree with a loose crown. It usually reaches a height of 20 - 25 m and is approx. 15 - 25 m wide. Rapidly growing. It usually grows 50 - 80 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

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

Soil
Populus canescens 'Enniger' thrives on all acidic, humus-rich and sufficiently moist soils.

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

Shoots
The shoots of Populus canescens 'Enniger' are grey.

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