Populus canesc. 'Schubu' - STDS 8-10 CM

Description
The Grey poplar 'Schubu' (Populus canescens) is a large oval tree that produces grey-green flowers arranged in catkins. They appear in March. The Grey poplar 'Schubu' also has triangular, dark green leaves. Its bark is grey and smooth. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, calcareous, sandy, acidic, loamy soil, it usually reaches a height of around 25 metres.

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

Bulletpoints
* grey shoots * resistant to urban climates, wind-resistant, tolerates soil salts

leaves
The deciduous leaves of Grey poplar 'Schubu' are dark green, triangular and alternate. 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 'Schubu' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Grey poplar 'Schubu' is an oval-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
Populus canescens 'Schubu' 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).

Flower
The grey-green flowers of Grey poplar 'Schubu' appear in catkins in March.

Use
Solitary, park, landscape

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

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