Populus nigra 'Sannae' – Populus nigra 'Sannae'

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Populus nigra 'Sannae' – Populus nigra 'Sannae'

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At 20-25 m tall, 'Sannae' remains slightly lower than the species P. nigra, which can grow to over 30 m tall. The tree has a semi-open oval crown. The smooth bark is grey. Most striking feature of 'Sannae' is its red-brown leaves. Especially in spring, this is intense in colour. Later in summer, the triangular- to diamond-shaped leaves turn dark green, while the young growth shoots always have the characteristic red colour.
'Sannae', like the species P. nigra, is an easy tree that grows in any sufficiently moist soil. However, the tree does prefer calcareous soils. 'Sannae' tolerates road salt and sea breezes and can be used in industrial areas. Hardiness zone 4.
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Clear stem (2)
Specifications
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Height
20-25 m
Width
10-15m
Crown
oval, half-open crown
Bark and branches
grey, smooth
Leaf
reddisch brown
Flowers
red, catkins, flowers in April
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
clayed soil, loamy soil, sandy soil, calcareous soil
Soil moisture
suitable for wet soil
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
4 (-34,4 to -28,9 °C)
Wind resistance
good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind, resistant to de-icing salt
Fauna tree
valuable for butterflies
Application
avenues and broad streets, coastal areas, industrial areas
Shape
clearstem tree
Clear stem tree calcareous soil clay soil loamy soil sandy soil tolerates no 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 reddish brown orange/red early sprout average growing valuable for butterflies non-toxic (usually)
Frequently asked questions
Populus nigra 'Sannae'

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

Populus nigra 'Sannae' 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 nigra 'Sannae' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Populus nigra 'Sannae' 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 nigra 'Sannae' blooms in april.
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