Populus ×canescens 'Schubu' – Populus ×canescens 'Schubu'

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Populus ×canescens 'Schubu' – Populus ×canescens 'Schubu'

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This is a selection from Germany with a broad upright to oval crown. It is a fast-growing tree with a slightly sinuous trunk. The leaves are broad ovoid and somewhat similar to those of P. tremula, but have a straight leaf base. 'Schubu' tolerates (sea) wind and is suitable for landscape planting. The tree also grows in dry places and has good resistance to rust. However, the tree is susceptible to cancer. Hardiness zone: 5a
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Clear stem (1)
Specifications
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Height
20-25 m
Width
10-15m
Crown
oval, half-open crown
Bark and branches
grey
Leaf
green
Flowers
grey, 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
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 white average growing non-toxic (usually) Fruitless cultivar
Frequently asked questions
Populus ×canescens 'Schubu'

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

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