Populus nigra 'Italica' Native from Belgium in 1988

from Belgium in 1988

narrowly cup-shaped flowers are borne in April-May

They can be places in borders or displayed in an elegant pot

Prune late winter/early spring if needed

grown for its versatility

Populus nigra 'Italica' Native from Belgium in 1988This impressively fast growing male clone, selected in Lombardy in northern Italy in the 17th century, has a compact, narrow crown with mid green, birch like leaves. Trees often exceed 30m in height, providing a fantastic windbreak for crops or a dramatic spire like focal point in a large garden or park. Tolerates all soils, including waterloggedo ones. Hardy. A shallow rooting habit.