Populus simonii 'Fastigiata' – Populus simonii 'Fastigiata'

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Populus simonii 'Fastigiata' – Populus simonii 'Fastigiata'

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Populus simonii 'Fastigiata' is a medium-sized balsam poplar, originating in China, with a height of 10 - 15 m. The tree forms a reasonably straight trunk and is narrow columnar in its younger years. At a later stage the crown becomes broader. The leaves are dark green and more strongly obovate than those of P. simonii: they grow to 4 - 8 cm in size. The tree is dioecious. Sensitive to leaf spot disease, very sensitive to canker. Can be used in parks and public gardens and as an avenue and street tree. Reasonably resistant to wind. Winter hardiness zone: 4

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Height
10-15 m
Width
6-8m
Crown
columnar, half-open crown
Bark and branches
brown, grey
Leaf
green
Flowers
green, flowers in April
Fruits
grey, brown
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
clayed soil, loamy soil, sandy soil
Soil moisture
suitable for wet soil
Paving
tolerates partial paving
Winter hardiness zone
4 (-34,4 to -28,9 °C)
Wind resistance
fairly
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), resistant to de-icing salt
Application
avenues and broad streets, coastal areas
Shape
clearstem tree, feathered tree
Clear stem tree feathered tree clay soil loamy soil sandy soil tolerates partial paving light-loving resistant to de-icing salt resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for wet soil columnar 1st size , taller than 12 metres half-open crown green green early sprout average growing non-toxic (usually)
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Frequently asked questions
Populus simonii 'Fastigiata'

Populus simonii 'Fastigiata' can eventually reach a height of 10-15 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Populus simonii 'Fastigiata' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 10-15 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Populus simonii 'Fastigiata' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Populus simonii 'Fastigiata' 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 simonii 'Fastigiata' blooms in april.
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