Species: Populus alba

(pop'you-lus al'bah)

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

Size: Tree > 30 feet

Height: 40' - 70' (equal spread)

Leaves: Deciduous

Shape: wide-spreading; irregular rounded crown

Ornamental Other: prefers deep loam; full sun; tolerant of air pollution

Environmental Characteristics

Light: Full sun

Hardy To Zone: 4a

Soil Ph: Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)

Salt Tolerance: Tolerates salt spray, Tolerates salty soil

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

Moisture Tolerance: 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

Occasionally saturated or very wet soil

Consistently moist, well-drained soil

Occasional periods of dry soil

Prolonged periods of dry soil