Populus × generosa

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Large spreading, deciduous, hybrid tree about 25-30m tall, with a broad crown, very fast growing - young trees can grow 2m a year. Rounded to triangular leaves, very large on young trees, are bright green on top and greyish-white and downy underneath with yellow autumn colour. In spring, male catkins are red and female, green

Scientific classification

Species: Populus × generosa (Populus × generosa)
Genus: Populus
Family: Salicaceae

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Toxicity: Trees
Plant type: Higher than 12 metres
Height: wider than 8 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Autumn · Spring · Summer
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of Populus × generosa

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Culture

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Quick identification of Populus × generosa

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Populus × generosa care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering: Full sun
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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 from hardwood cuttings in winter

Growing

Cultivated for their very rapid growth as specimen trees and useful for 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. It has the potential to become a nuisance

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