Canadian poplar

How to Grow and Care for Canadian poplar

Canadian poplar · Populus × canadensis
Also known as: hybrid black poplar

Cultivated for their very rapid growth as specimen trees. Useful as windbreaks. Tolerant of any soil other than constantly waterlogged soils. Avoid growing within 40m of buildings as the vigorous root systems may damage drains and foundations, particularly on clay soils; has the potential to become a nuisance

Watering: Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterloggingSunlight: Full sunInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing Canadian poplar

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Care difficulty1 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
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Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth
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Care Tips

Cultivated for their very rapid growth as specimen trees. Useful as windbreaks. Tolerant of any soil other than constantly waterlogged soils. Avoid growing within 40m of buildings as the vigorous root systems may damage drains and foundations, particularly on clay soils; has the potential to become a nuisance

How to Water Canadian poplar?

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Canadian poplar?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Canadian poplar?

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What Soil Is Best for Canadian poplar?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for Canadian poplar?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize Canadian poplar?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth

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How to Prune Canadian poplar?

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.

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How to Propagate Canadian poplar?

Propagate by hardwood cuttings in winter and suckers in autumn or late winter

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How to Transplant Canadian poplar?

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How to Care for Canadian poplar in Winter?

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How to Plant Canadian poplar?

Cultivated for their very rapid growth as specimen trees. Useful as windbreaks. Tolerant of any soil other than constantly waterlogged soils. Avoid growing within 40m of buildings as the vigorous root systems may damage drains and foundations, particularly on clay soils; has the potential to become a nuisance

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How to Repot Canadian poplar?

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How to Harvest Canadian poplar?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to silver leaf, bacterial canker, tree rusts and honey fungus

Pests

May be susceptible to leaf beetles, sawflies and caterpillars

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The Toxicity of Canadian poplar

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Attributes of Canadian poplar

Plant typeTrees
HeightHigher than 12 metres
Spreadwider than 8 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitColumnar upright
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Scientific Classification

Species
Populus × canadensis
Genus
Populus
Family
Salicaceae
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