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Black Poplar, Lombardy Poplar

Scientific Name: Populus nigra L.
Synonym: Populus dilatata, Populus italica, Populus nigra var. italica
Family: Salicaceae

"Populus nigra", Britton, N.L., and A. Brown. 1913. Illustrated flora of the northern states and Canada. Vol. 1: 590. Courtesy of Kentucky Native Plant Society.

Recommended Temperature Zone:
Sunset®: All zones
USDA: 6-10

Sun Exposure: Full sun

Origin: Europe, Middle-East

Growth Habits: Deciduous columnar tree, fast growing to 40 to 100 feet tall (12-30 m), 10 to 25 feet in spread (3-7.5 m); yellowish rhomboidal leaves, 2 to 4 inches long (5-10 cm)

Watering Needs: Regular deep watering

Propagation: Cuttings, seeds

Propagation: Seed or occasionally cutting

by semi-hardwood secondary cuttings, in winter. Use outdoor beds.
by seeds, in autumn. Germinates at 86 degrees F. The seeds can also be harvested in autumn. The usual germination temperature is 86 degrees F.

Cultivated around the temperate world as ornamental and windbreak.
It is not considered invasive. Its root system, though has been known to break havoc with sewer lines, lawn and alleys. It also suckers heavily.

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