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Lombardy Poplar

Populus Nigra 'Italica'

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Overview

The Lombardy Poplar (Populus nigra 'Italica') is a fast-growing, columnar tree, reaching up to 60 feet in height with a spread of 10-15 feet. Known for its upright branches and narrow shape, it provides a strong vertical accent in landscape designs. With green, glossy leaves that turn yellow in fall, it's ideal for creating privacy screens or windbreaks. Plant in full sun and well-draining soil for optimal growth.\n

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 4–10Type TreeClimate Mediterranean, Temperate

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
4–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Salicaceae
Climate
Mediterranean, Temperate

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Lombardy Poplar (Populus Nigra 'Italica') — These deciduous leaves turn a golden yellow in the fall before dropping; offering a brief yet dramatic seasonal
Lombardy Poplar (Populus Nigra 'Italica') — providing a shimmering effect as they flutter in the breeze; is a distinctly narrow and upright tree, image 62
Lombardy Poplar (Populus Nigra 'Italica') — With green, glossy leaves that turn yellow in fall, it's ideal for creating privacy screens or, image 55
Lombardy Poplar (Populus Nigra 'Italica') — Known for its upright branches and narrow shape, it provides a strong vertical accent in landscape designs; the
Lombardy Poplar (Populus Nigra 'Italica') — Regular watering and occasional pruning to shape its fast growth are essential care practices; famed for its
Lombardy Poplar (Populus Nigra 'Italica') — offering a brief yet dramatic seasonal display.<br><br>Hardy in USDA zones 3 to 9; known for its upright branches
Lombardy Poplar (Populus Nigra 'Italica') — the Lombardy Poplar thrives in full sun to partial shade and is adaptable to a range of soil types; its leaves are
Lombardy Poplar (Populus Nigra 'Italica') — the Lombardy Poplar suits narrow spaces or can be used to form a dense screen when planted in a tight, image 43
Lombardy Poplar (Populus Nigra 'Italica') — This cultivar of the black poplar likely originated from Northern Italy in the 17th century; reaching, image 42
Lombardy Poplar (Populus Nigra 'Italica') — This cultivar of the black poplar likely originated from Northern Italy in the 17th century; reaching up to 60 feet
Lombardy Poplar (Populus Nigra 'Italica') — The Lombardy Poplar (Populus nigra 'Italica') is a fast-growing; with green, glossy leaves that turn, image 35
Lombardy Poplar (Populus Nigra 'Italica') — The Lombardy Poplar (Populus nigra 'Italica') is a fast-growing
Lombardy Poplar (Populus Nigra 'Italica') — These deciduous leaves turn a golden yellow in the fall before dropping; offering a brief yet dramatic, image 46
Lombardy Poplar (Populus Nigra 'Italica') — the Lombardy Poplar thrives in full sun to partial shade and is adaptable to a range of soil types; its, image 48
Lombardy Poplar (Populus Nigra 'Italica') — Its leaves are diamond-shaped with a glossy green surface and pale undersides; regular watering and occasional
Lombardy Poplar (Populus Nigra 'Italica') — This cultivar of the black poplar likely originated from Northern Italy in the 17th century
Lombardy Poplar (Populus Nigra 'Italica') — This cultivar of the black poplar likely originated from Northern Italy in the 17th century; reaching, image 59
Lombardy Poplar (Populus Nigra 'Italica') — Known for its upright branches and narrow shape, it provides a strong vertical accent in landscape, image 37
Lombardy Poplar (Populus Nigra 'Italica') — tree for full
Lombardy Poplar (Populus Nigra 'Italica') — famed for its fastigiated branching pattern that presents an almost columnar silhouette; these, image 41
Lombardy Poplar (Populus Nigra 'Italica') — Its leaves are diamond-shaped with a glossy green surface and pale undersides
Lombardy Poplar (Populus Nigra 'Italica') — Regular watering and occasional pruning to shape its fast growth are essential care practices
Lombardy Poplar (Populus Nigra 'Italica') — With green, glossy leaves that turn yellow in fall, it's ideal for creating privacy screens or windbreaks
Lombardy Poplar (Populus Nigra 'Italica') — is a distinctly narrow and upright tree; plant in full sun and well-draining soil for optimal growth.\n, image 57
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