Populus × acuminata

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A fast growing deciduous tree, to around 20m high, with broadly oval to diamond-shaped, glossy green leaves with bluntly toothed edges and pointed tips. Leaves are aromatic when opening, and slender catkins are produced in spring, ripening on female trees to fluffy white seeds

Populus × acuminata

Scientific classification

Species
Populus × acuminata (Populus × acuminata)
Genus
Populus
Family
Salicaceae
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Toxicity
Trees
Plant type
Higher than 12 metres
Height
wider than 8 metres
Spread
Deciduous
Foliage
Columnar upright
Habit
Autumn · Spring · Summer
Season of interest
Full sun
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Distribution of Populus × acuminata

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of Populus × acuminata

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Populus × acuminata care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering
Full sun
Sunlight
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

Pruning

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.

Propagation

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

Growing

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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Common pests and 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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