Lombardy Poplar, Black Poplar, Italian Poplar
Populus nigra ‘Italica’
Deciduous-Trees
(Detailed plant information can be found at the bottom of the page.)
Populus nigra ‘Italica’ Photo Gallery
Populus nigra ‘Italica’ Plant Information
| Classification | |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name: | Populus nigra ‘Italica' |
| Common Name: | Lombardy poplar black poplar Italian poplar |
| Family: | Salicaceae |
| Suggested Uses: | windbreak, screen, should be avoided in most landscapes |
| Characteristics | |
| Height: | 70 - 90 feet tall (will usually die before attaining this size) |
| Foliage: | alternate, simple, deciduous, and deltoid shaped 2 - 5 inches long |
| Flower: | catkins are not showy; male clone |
| Bark: | light green, gray, white on young trunks older trunks are deeply furrowed with dark ridges |
| Environment | |
| Sun: | full sun |
| Soil: | tolerates poor soil conditions |
| USDA Zone: | zones 3 - 9 |
| Care | |
| Maintenance: | weak wood commonly leads to many twigs on the ground |
| Pests & Pathology: | trees are susceptible to many diseases and pests (Cytospora canker, borers, etc), so trees seldom attain full size |
| Additional Notes: | many P. nigra cultivars available |
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