Populus nigra 'Vereecken' – Populus nigra 'Vereecken'

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Populus nigra 'Vereecken' – Populus nigra 'Vereecken'

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Populus nigra 'Vereecken' has a columnar to oval crown with a straight trunk and steeply ascending, somewhat undulating branches. It grows somewhat broader than P. nigra 'Italica' but remains narrower than P. nigra 'Robusta'. The diamond-shaped to triangular leaves are green. The young leaves are brownish-green. In the autumn the leaves turn yellowish-green. Bears flowers in the form of male catkins. Used in wind breaks, as an avenue tree, in row plantings and landscapes. Suitable for coastal regions. Little sensitive to rust and canker. Sensitive to leaf spot disease. Good wind resistance. Winter hardiness zone: 4
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Clear stem (3)
Specifications
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Height
20-25 m
Width
10-15m
Crown
oval, half-open crown
Bark and branches
grey
Leaf
green
Flowers
red, flowers in April
Fruits
green
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, withstand short flood, withstand long flood
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 withstand long flood withstand short flood can withstand wind oval 1st size , taller than 12 metres half-open crown green orange/red early sprout average growing valuable for butterflies non-toxic (usually)
Frequently asked questions
Populus nigra 'Vereecken'

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

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