Carolina poplar

How to Grow and Care for Carolina poplar

Carolina poplar · Populus × canadensis 'Eugenei'

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, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sunInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing Carolina poplar

Carolina poplar
Care difficulty1 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
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 from spring through summer
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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 Carolina poplar?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Carolina poplar?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Carolina poplar?

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What Soil Is Best for Carolina poplar?

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

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize Carolina poplar?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune Carolina 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 Carolina poplar?

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

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How to Transplant Carolina poplar?

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How to Care for Carolina poplar in Winter?

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How to Plant Carolina 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 Carolina poplar?

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How to Harvest Carolina poplar?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to silver leaf, tree rusts and honey fungus; this cultivar has some resistance to bacterial canker

Pests

May be susceptible to leaf beetles, sawflies and caterpillars

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The Toxicity of Carolina poplar

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Attributes of Carolina poplar

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

Species
Populus × canadensis 'Eugenei'
Genus
Populus
Family
Salicaceae
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