Botanical Name: Populus alba
Family: Salicaceae
A.K.A White Poplar, Silver Poplar, Silverleaf Poplar
- Deciduous
- Bark has distinguished diamond shapes
Height 80ft (sometimes more) - Crown Pyramidal- Width 35ft
Leaves have 5 lobes that are less defined as the tree ages with white undersides - Catkins
- Prefers moist soils
- Full sun, tolerant of partial shade
- Creates water shoots from roots
- Cuttings are easily propagated
- Approx, 20 year lifespan
- Not recommended for planting
- Listed Invasive species in some states
- pH 6.0 – 8.0
