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