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Species: Populus alba

(pop'you-lus al'bah)

Populus alba

White Poplar; Abele

Found on Course Walks

None Listed

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

Tree Identification Guide

Cultivars

'Nivea', 'Pyramidalis'

Ornamental Characteristics

Tree > 30 feet

40' - 70' (equal spread)

Deciduous

wide-spreading; irregular rounded crown

prefers deep loam; full sun; tolerant of air pollution

Environmental Characteristics

Full sun

4a

Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)

Tolerates salt spray, Tolerates salty soil

dark green maple-like leaves with woolly white undersides; creamy gray-green bark

Occasionally saturated or very wet soil; Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

many problems; serious stem and trunk canker diseases; weak wood susceptible to breakage

Bare Root Transplanting


Other

spreads by suckers; weak wood easily damaged by storms causes litter problems; native to Europe and Asia; roots can clog drain lines and buckle pavement; use of this tree is prohibited in many cities

Moisture Tolerance Graphic

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Moisture Tolerance

Moisture graphic
Occasionally saturated or very wet soil
Consistently moist, well-drained soil
Occasional periods of dry soil
Prolonged periods of dry soil
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