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white poplar

white poplar

Populus alba

tree☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate waterZone 2b – Zone 9b

A fast-growing deciduous tree with distinctive white-backed leaves that shimmer in the breeze and striking white bark. Tolerant of poor soil and urban conditions, though it can be invasive in some regions.

Overview

Form
Spreading
Growth Rate
fast
Size
40–80′ tall × 40–60′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

moderate

Flood Tolerance

low
Zone 2bZone 9b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 2b to Zone 9b

pH Range

4.97
3.556.589
pH range: 4.9 to 7

Soil Texture

Coarse, Medium, Fine

Seasonality

Bloom Season

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

Season of Interest

SpringFall

Canopy

The tallest trees that form the overstory.

Succession Role

pioneerearly successional

Native Range

Europe and western Asia

Function & Care

biomass/mulcherosion controlwildlife benefitwindbreak
Coppicing

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
moderate
Propagation
seed, cutting, sucker

Companion Planting

Plants well with