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Populus alba<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Features and care<\/h2><\/h2><\/div>

Populus alba<\/strong>, known as the white poplar<\/strong>, is a very fast-growing deciduous tree with a broad crown. The contrast between the two sides of its leaves explains its landscape use in screens, groups and open spaces, where the wind reveals the silvery effect of the foliage.<\/p>\n

The alternate leaves range from oval to lobed and have a white, felted underside. The crown can be irregular and develop on several trunks. In spring, reddish male catkins or greenish female catkins appear on separate trees; female specimens then produce capsules with hairy seeds.<\/p>\n

In full sun it reaches 20 to 30 m. It needs cool to moist soil and tolerates brief flooding. Its watering needs are very high, with frequent, deep waterings that do not prolong the lack of oxygen at the roots. It tolerates high humidity and USDA 3\u20139 frosts. A steady water supply during establishment supports its growth rate and the formation of its crown.<\/p>\n

At Ornacom we cultivate each specimen directly, guaranteeing a balanced size and abundant flowering from the first years of planting.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Extended species profile<\/h2><\/div>

Verified cultivation data, designed so any visitor can see at a glance whether the plant suits their climate and garden.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Cultivation<\/p><\/div>

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Exposure<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Full sun<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Watering<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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ORN-RIEGO 5\/5 \u00b7 very high \u2014 frequent, deep watering; adjust to avoid prolonged hypoxia<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Soil \/ moisture<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Cool to moist; tolerates brief flooding<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Flowering<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Inconspicuous<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Climate<\/p><\/div>

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USDA hardiness<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Zones 3 \u2013 9<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Compatible climates<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Cfa, Dfa, Dfb, BSk riparian, Csa<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Humid climate tolerance<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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ORN-HUM 4\/5 \u00b7 high<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Maintenance<\/p><\/div>

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Growth<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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ORN-ALT 5\/5 \u00b7 20\u201330 m \u00b7 very fast growth<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Pests<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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ORN-PLAGA 4\/5 \u00b7 high \u2014 aphids, beetles, caterpillars, rusts and cankers<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Fertilising<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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ORN-ABONO 2\/5 \u00b7 low \u2014 prioritise soil and organic matter; fertilise in spring only based on analysis and vigour<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>