Populus simonii 'Fastigiata' - 200-250 CM FTH WHIP BR

Description
The Poplar 'Fastigiata' also has broad, lanceolate, medium green leaves. Its bark is grey-green and longitudinally furrowed. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, calcareous, sandy, loamy soil, it usually reaches a height of around 9 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Populus brevifolia.

Bulletpoints
* red-brown shoots * attractive yellow autumn colouring * heat-tolerant, resistant to urban climates, sensitive to late frost

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Poplar 'Fastigiata' are medium green, broadly lanceolate, alternate, serrated. They are about 6 - 12 cm in size. Poplar 'Fastigiata' turns 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 'Fastigiata' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Poplar 'Fastigiata' is an upright, columnar and vigorously growing small tree. It usually reaches a height of 8 - 9 m.

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).

Use
Solitary, park, landscape, shade tree

Shoots
The shoots of Populus simonii 'Fastigiata' are reddish-brown.

Root
Populus simonii 'Fastigiata' is a shallow-rooting plant.