Populus ×canescens 'Enniger' – Populus ×canescens 'Enniger'

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Populus ×canescens 'Enniger' – Populus ×canescens 'Enniger'

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Originates from Berlin Zoo from where it was taken to Enniger, Westphalia. Forms a straight trunk that often forks. When young it has a narrow crown but this becomes broader and rounder at a later stage. The triangular to ovoid leaves are glossy dark green and have a grey underside. The leaf edge is lobed or roughly serrated. 'Enniger' bears flowers in the form of male catkins. Little sensitive to rust but sensitive to canker. Grows in all types of soil. The tree is suitable for landscapes and coastal areas but also as a solitary in public gardens and parks. Very resistant to wind. Winter hardiness zone: 5a
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Clear stem (2)
Specifications
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Height
20-25 m
Width
15-20m
Crown
oval, half-open crown
Bark and branches
brown, grey
Leaf
green
Flowers
greygreen, flowers in March
Fruits
fruitless cultivar
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
clayed soil, loamy soil, sandy soil, acid soil, calcareous soil
Soil moisture
suitable for wet soil
Paving
tolerates paving
Winter hardiness zone
5a (-28,8 to -26,1 °C)
Wind resistance
very good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind, resistant to de-icing salt
Application
coastal areas
Shape
clearstem tree
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 can withstand wind oval 1st size , taller than 12 metres half-open crown green green average growing non-toxic (usually) Fruitless cultivar
Frequently asked questions
Populus ×canescens 'Enniger'

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

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

The right time to plant Populus ×canescens 'Enniger' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Populus ×canescens 'Enniger' 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 'Enniger' blooms in march.
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