European Black Poplar
Populus nigra
PROO-nus
Trees: Shade Tree
Zone
2: -50° to -40°
Min. Temp
Frost Tolerant: 24°
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Green
Fall Foliage
Green
Habit
Columnar
Height
60-70 ft
Spread
30-40 ft
Form
Catkin
Characteristics
Type
Cultivar
Safety
Non-toxic
Growth Rate
Fast
Tolerance/Resistance
Cold Hardy
Attracts
Attracts Beneficial Insects
Uses/Placement
Windbreak
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun - Part Shade
Soil Texture
Adaptable
Soil Drainage
Adaptable
Soil Moisture
Average to Moist
Soil PH
Neutral: 6.5-7.0
PH Tolerance
Prefers neutral soil
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost
Fertilizer
Moderate Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Balanced Fertilizer
Fertilizer Timing
Fruit Development Stage
Micronutrients
Trace Minerals Beneficial
Care
Care Level
Low
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Aggressive Spreader
Propagation Method
Dioecious--separate male & female plant
Propagation Licensing
Open propagation permitted
Division Timing
Rarely Needs Division