Populus ×canescens – Grey poplar

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Populus ×canescens – Grey poplar

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Possibly the result of a cross between P. alba and P. tremula. The similarity with P. alba is especially marked. A large fast-growing tree with a loose to dense crown and a tortuous trunk. The trunk is light grey-green, sometimes almost white and marked with horizontal stripes. The twigs and buds are covered with grey felt-like hairs. The triangular to ovoid leaves are glossy dark green, have an underside covered with grey felt-like hairs and a roughly serrated to lobed edge. Approx. 5 -12 cm long and 4 - 9 cm wide. Yellowish-green in the autumn. P. x canescens is suitable for landscaped areas and as a solitary in parks and belts of trees. Prefers moist nutritious soils but also grows in drier less nutritious soil. It cannot take peaty or acid soils. Stands up well to (sea) wind.
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Clear stem (1)
Specifications
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Height
20 - 25 m, fast growing
Width
15-20m
Crown
oval to round, irregular, half-open crown
Bark and branches
light grey-green
Leaf
ovoid, dark green, 5 - 12 cm
Flowers
♂ catkins 6 - 10 cm long, ♀ catkins 2 - 4 cm long
Fruits
fruit catkins
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
moist nutritious soils
Soil moisture
suitable for wet soil, withstand short flood, withstand long flood
Paving
tolerates paving
Winter hardiness zone
5a (-28,8 to -26,1 °C)
Wind resistance
good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind, resistant to de-icing salt
Application
coastal areas
Shape
clearstem tree
Origin
Southern and Central Europe, Asia Minor
Synonyms
Populus alba var. canescens, Populus hybrida
Clear stem tree acid soil calcareous soil clay soil loamy soil sandy soil tolerates paving light-loving resistant to de-icing salt resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for wet soil withstand long flood withstand short flood can withstand wind oval 1st size , taller than 12 metres half-open crown green yellowgreen fast growing non-toxic (usually)
Frequently asked questions
Populus ×canescens

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

Populus ×canescens 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 ×canescens is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Populus ×canescens 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 ×canescens blooms in march.
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