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Black Poplar

Black Poplar

Populus nigra

tree☀️ full sun💧💧💧 high water Hardy: Zone 2bZone 8b

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A large, fast-growing deciduous tree with a broad, columnar form and dark bark, native to Europe and western Asia. It prefers wet habitats and is commonly planted along waterways and in riparian zones.

Overview

Form
Upright
Growth Rate
fast
Size
50–190′ tall × 30–60′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Family
Salicaceae

Native Range

Europe and western Asia

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Companion Planting

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