Populus nigra 'Brandaris' - 200-250 CM FTH WHIP BR

Description
The Black poplar 'Brandaris' (Populus nigra) is an upright, spreading tree that produces red flowers arranged in catkins. They appear in April. These produce white fruits from May. The Black poplar 'Brandaris' also has diamond-shaped, medium green leaves. The brown-green shoots are also an interesting sight. Its bark is dark grey, deeply fissured and longitudinally furrowed. In a sunny to semi-shady location with calcareous, sandy, loamy soil, it usually reaches a height of around 20 metres.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * attractive yellow-green autumn colouring * brown-green shoots * wind-resistant, heat-loving, tolerant of soil salts, tolerant of flooding

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Black poplar 'Brandaris' are medium green, diamond-shaped, alternate. They are about 5 - 10 cm in size. Brown-green shoots. Black poplar 'Brandaris' turns bright yellow-green in autumn.

Bark
Dark grey, deeply fissured, longitudinally furrowed bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
Europe to West Asia.

Frost hardiness
The Black poplar 'Brandaris' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, spreading.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

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 Black poplar 'Brandaris' appear in catkins in April.

Use
Solitary, park, bee pasture, landscape

Root
Populus nigra 'Brandaris' is a shallow-rooted or deep-rooted plant and, depending on the soil, forms densely branched, runner-forming roots.