Populus alba growing tree of the genus Populus also known as Silverleaf poplar or White poplar, Populus alba perennial deciduous used as ornamental plant shade tree or bonsai, can grow in mediterranean, subtropics or temperate climate and growing in hardiness zone 4-10a.
Leaves color green with silvery or white bottom, the leaves lobed with five lobes.
Populus alba flower
Flower color green or red there are female and male plants, the flowers grow in inflorescence
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Requirements for Populus alba growing and care:
Cold winter
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seedling / Seed / Vegetative reproduction
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No
Difficulties or problems when growing:
Basal shoots, aggressive
Planting season:
Winter, spring, summer
Pests and diseases:
Aphids, paranthrene tabaniformis
Pruning season:
Autumn / Winter
How to prune:
Just for design
Size of the plant?
20-30 m, 60-100 feet
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing / Medium growing
Water requirement:
Average amount of water / Big amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun / Half Shade
Is it possible to grow as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
No
Blooming information
Bloom season:
Spring
General information about the flower
Green or red there are female and male plants, the flowers grow in inflorescence
Scientific name:
Populus alba