Populus ×berolinensis – Berlin poplar, Russian poplar

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Populus ×berolinensis – Berlin poplar, Russian poplar

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A hybrid of P. laurifolia and P. nigra 'Italica' found in Berlin in 1865. Forms a broad columnar to ovoid crown with an eventual height of about 25 m. In its juvenile stage, the crown is quite narrow and dense. The trunk grows straight. The grey bark is roughly grooved. The ovoid to pointed leaves are glossy dark green with a grey-green underside. In some years, the leaves turn yellow in autumn. The tree flowers with male catkins. Moderately susceptible to leaf spot disease. Useful in windbreaks, urban areas and landscape plantings. Prefers moist, fertile soil, acidic to neutral. Good wind resistance. Hardiness zone: 3
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Clear stem (1)
Specifications
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Height
20-25 m, fast growing
Width
8-10m
Crown
ovoid / egg-shaped, half-open crown
Bark and branches
grey
Leaf
green, yellow
Flowers
red, flowers in March, fragrant flowers
Fruits
fruitless cultivar
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
clayed soil, loamy soil, sandy soil
Soil moisture
withstand short flood, withstand long flood
Paving
tolerates paving
Winter hardiness zone
3 (-40,0 to -24,5 °C)
Wind resistance
good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind, resistant to de-icing salt
Application
avenues and broad streets
Shape
clearstem tree
Clear stem tree clay soil loamy soil sandy soil tolerates paving light-loving resistant to de-icing salt resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) withstand long flood withstand short flood can withstand wind ovoid/egg-shaped 1st size , taller than 12 metres half-open crown green orange/red early sprout fast growing non-toxic (usually) Fragrant flowers Fruitless cultivar
Frequently asked questions
Populus ×berolinensis

Populus ×berolinensis can eventually reach a height of 20-25 m, fast growing, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Populus ×berolinensis is fast growing and can eventually reach a height of 20-25 m, fast growing, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Populus ×berolinensis is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Populus ×berolinensis with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Populus ×berolinensis blooms in march.
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