Populus ×canescens 'Witte van Haamstede' – Populus ×canescens 'Witte van Haamstede'

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Populus ×canescens 'Witte van Haamstede' – Populus ×canescens 'Witte van Haamstede'

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A selection from the 'De Dorschkamp' experimental forestry station in Wageningen (NL). It forms a regular, oval to broad pyramidal crown. The bark is grey. The leaves are triangular to ovoid and dull green in colour. The leaf edge is lobed to roughly serrated. Bears flowers in the form of female catkins. Little sensitive to rust but very sensitive to canker. 'Witte van Haamstede' can be used for landscapes and in row planting. Is very resistant to wind and salt. Winter hardiness zone: 5a
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Clear stem (3)
Specifications
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Height
20-25 m
Width
15-20m
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, withstand short flood, withstand long flood
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 withstand long flood withstand short flood 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 'Witte van Haamstede'

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

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