grey poplar

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A large fast growing deciduous tree to a height of more than 30m, spreading or upright in habit, with dark green glossy leaves that are grey underneath. In early spring, red catkins appear on male trees, and rarely seen, green catkins on females

Scientific classification

Species: grey poplar (Populus × canescens)
Genus: Populus
Family: Salicaceae

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Toxicity: Trees
Plant type: Higher than 12 metres
Height: wider than 8 metres
Spread: Deciduous
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Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of grey poplar

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Culture

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Quick identification of grey poplar

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grey poplar care guide

Provide regular deep irrigation, tolerate brief mild dry spells
Watering: Full sun
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Watering

Provide regular deep irrigation, tolerate brief mild dry spells

Fertilizing

Slow-release tree fertilizer applied once each early spring season

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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