Populus simonii - 150-175 CM FTH WHIP BR

Description
The Poplar (Populus simonii) is an upright, vigorous small tree that produces yellow-green flowers arranged in catkins. They appear from March to April. These produce white fruits. The Poplar also has egg-shaped, medium green leaves. Its bark is grey-green and longitudinally furrowed. In a sunny location with well-drained, calcareous soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 16 m and is approx. 8 m wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Populus brevifolia.

Bulletpoints
* red-brown shoots * attractive yellow autumn colouring * heat-tolerant, resistant to urban climates, sensitive to late frost, can be partially built over, flood-tolerant

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Poplar are medium green, ovate, alternate, serrated. They are about 6 - 12 cm in size. Poplar is bright yellow in autumn.

Bark
Grey-green, longitudinally furrowed bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
North China.

Frost hardiness
The Poplar has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, vigorous.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

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

Flower
The yellow-green flowers of Poplar appear in catkins from March to April. These grow to around 2 - 3 cm in size.

Use
Screen, solitary, park, landscape

Shoots
The shoots of Populus simonii are red-brown in colour.

Root
Populus simonii is a shallow-rooting plant.