Populus ×canadensis 'Gelrica' – Populus ×canadensis 'Gelrica'

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Populus ×canadensis 'Gelrica' – Populus ×canadensis 'Gelrica'

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Populus x canadensis 'Gelrica' An old cultivar, dating from the mid-19th century, with a broad ovoid to rounded crown. The trunk is fairly straight to slightly tortuous and lightly coloured with dark stripes. The green leaves are triangular with a remarkably straight foot. In the autumn the leaves turn yellowish-green to yellow. Bears flowers in the form of male catkins. 'Gelrica' is sensitive to rust and leaf spot disease and very sensitive to bark spot disease. Not very sensitive to canker. The tree can be used for row planting and in urban and landscape settings. It is reasonably resistant to wind. Winter hardiness zone: 4

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Specifications
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Height
20-25 m, fast growing
Width
15-20m
Crown
broad ovoid, half-open crown
Bark and branches
brown, grey
Leaf
green
Flowers
red, flowers in April
Fruits
fruitless cultivar
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
clayed soil, loamy soil, sandy soil
Paving
tolerates paving
Winter hardiness zone
4 (-34,4 to -28,9 °C)
Wind resistance
fairly
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6)
Application
avenues and broad streets, coastal areas
Shape
clearstem tree
Clear stem tree clay soil loamy soil sandy soil tolerates paving light-loving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) broad ovoid 1st size , taller than 12 metres half-open crown green orange/red fast growing non-toxic (usually) Fruitless cultivar
Frequently asked questions
Populus ×canadensis 'Gelrica'

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

Populus ×canadensis 'Gelrica' 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 ×canadensis 'Gelrica' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Populus ×canadensis 'Gelrica' 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 'Gelrica' blooms in april.
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