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Black Poplar
Populus nigra
tree☀️ full sun💧💧💧 high water
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
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
low
Flood Tolerance
none
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 2b to Zone 8bpH Range
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 5.1 to 8.5Soil Texture
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringSummer
Canopy
The tallest trees that form the overstory.
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Native Range
Europe and western Asia
Function & Care
biomass/mulcherosion controlwindbreak
Coppicing
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation