Populus x canadensis 'Robusta Erecta'
Populus x canadensis 'Robusta Erecta' (Canadian Poplar 'Robusta Erecta', Hybrid Black Poplar 'Robusta Erecta')
is a tall fully hardy perennial deciduous tree. It grows well in semi-shade and direct sun, and prefers medium levels of water.
Soil
Populus x canadensis 'Robusta Erecta' grows in soils ranging from a pH of 6 (acidic ranges from 5.6 to 6) to 8 (slightly alkaline ranges from 7.6 to 8). It is adapted to clay loam, loam, loamy sand, sandy clay, sandy clay loam and sandy loam soils.
Growth
This is a tree has an ultimate height of 30m / 98.4ft. It can take 46-50 years to reach its ultimate height.
Leaves
The leaves are green in Spring and Summer and yellow in Autumn. They are cordate in shape.
Exposure
The plant is happy in any situation, exposed or sheltered.
Uses
Architectural and specimen/accent plant.
Tolerances
Salt/sea spray (none), air pollution (medium) and wind (high).
Bark
Populus x canadensis 'Robusta Erecta' has green bark with a very rough texture.
-34°C / -29.2F 6 to 8 46-50 years 30m / 98.4ft
| Scientific classifications [Edit] | |
|---|---|
| Genus ? | Populus |
| Common names |
|---|
| Canadian Poplar 'Robusta Erecta' (Ireland), Hybrid Black Poplar 'Robusta Erecta' (Ireland) |
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