Populus canescens - 60-90 CM

Description
The Grey poplar (Populus canescens) is a spreading, broad, large tree that produces greenish-yellow flowers arranged in catkins. They appear from March to April. These produce white fruits. The Grey poplar also has triangular, dark green leaves. Its bark is grey and smooth. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, calcareous 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, can be built over, long-term flood-tolerant, flood-tolerant

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Grey poplar are dark green, triangular, alternate. They are about 6 - 12 cm tall.

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

Frost hardiness
The Grey poplar has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Spreading, broad.

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).

Flower
The greenish-yellow flowers of Grey poplar appear in catkins from March to April.

Use
Privacy screen, solitary, park, landscape

Shoots
The shoots of Populus canescens are grey.

Root
Populus canescens is a deep-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms runner-forming roots.