Populus nigra 'Italica'

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Plant photo of: Populus nigra 'Italica'
Information by: Jerry Sortomme - Editor        Photographer: Normans/Mullany/Applegate

 

Description

The 'Italica' is a beautiful, fast-growing, upright, columnar, deciduous tree. Its leaves are bright green, 4" in length with a triangular shape. These leaves turn bright yellow in the fall season. It can be used as an exellent windbreak or skyline tree.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

Plant Type

Tree

 

Height Range

25-40'

 

Flower Color

n/a

 

Flower Season

n/a

 

Leaf Color

Green, Yellow

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

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Sun

Full

 

Water

Medium, Extra in Summer

 

Growth Rate

Fast

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Moist

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

Invasive

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch

 

Accenting Features

Fall Color, Silhouette, Specimen, Unusual Shape

 

Seasonal Interest

Fall

 

Location Uses

Background

 

Special Uses

Wind Break

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.