Populus ×canadensis – Hybrid black poplar

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Populus ×canadensis – Hybrid black poplar

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A variable tree that occurred as a spontaneous cross between P. nigra and P. deltoides. The crown is usually broad oval to practically round, but sometimes narrower depending on the cultivar. The grey trunk has shallow grooves. The moderately glossy leaves are triangular and have a heart-shaped to straight foot, depending on the cultivar. The leaves are also green when they emerge and they can turn yellow in the autumn. Prefers moist, open, nutritious soil. It does not stand up well to stagnant groundwater or fluctuating groundwater levels. In general its resistance to canker and leaf spot disease is good to exceptional. But it is reasonably sensitive to rust. Various of these hybrid-derived cultivars can find good use in wide streets and avenues, planted in rows and in urban and landscape settings. Can be used in coastal areas thanks to its sturdy resistance to (sea) wind. An important producer of wood for clogs, pallets etc.
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Clear stem (2)
Specifications
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Height
25 - 30 m, fast growing
Width
15-20m
Crown
variable, cultivars differ substantially, half-open crown
Bark and branches
grey, shallow grooves, twigs glossy grey-brown
Leaf
triangular, green, 12 cm long and wide
Flowers
♂ or X, depending on the cultivar
Fruits
catkins, only on X cultivars
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
moist, open and nutritious
Paving
tolerates paving
Winter hardiness zone
4 (-34,4 to -28,9 °C)
Wind resistance
fairly good to good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6)
Application
avenues and broad streets, coastal areas
Shape
clearstem tree
Origin
Europe, spontaneous hybrid
Synonyms
Populus x euramericana
Clear stem tree clay soil loamy soil sandy soil tolerates paving light-loving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) oval 1st size , taller than 12 metres half-open crown green orange/red fast growing non-toxic (usually)
Related projects
Maasboulevard - Venlo
Frequently asked questions
Populus ×canadensis

Populus ×canadensis can eventually reach a height of 25 - 30 m, fast growing, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Populus ×canadensis is fast growing and can eventually reach a height of 25 - 30 m, fast growing, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Populus ×canadensis is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Populus ×canadensis 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 ×canadensis blooms in april.
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