Lombardy Poplar

Populus Nigra 'Italica'

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

Lombardy Poplar (Populus Nigra 'Italica') — These deciduous leaves turn a golden yellow in the fall before dropping; offering a brief yet dramatic seasonal

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') — Known for its upright branches and narrow shape, it provides a strong vertical accent in landscape designs

Lombardy Poplar (Populus Nigra 'Italica') — tree for full; the Lombardy Poplar thrives in full sun to partial shade and is adaptable to a range of, image 51

Lombardy Poplar (Populus Nigra 'Italica') — These deciduous leaves turn a golden yellow in the fall before dropping; offering a brief yet dramatic, image 63

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 26

Lombardy Poplar (Populus Nigra 'Italica') — famed for its fastigiated branching pattern that presents an almost columnar silhouette; these, image 58

$Lombardy Poplar (Populus Nigra 'Italica') — Plant in full sun and well-draining soil for optimal growth.\n; although it prefers moist, image 39$

Lombardy Poplar (Populus Nigra 'Italica') — although it prefers moist; tree for full

Lombardy Poplar (Populus Nigra 'Italica') — Its leaves are diamond-shaped with a glossy green surface and pale undersides; regular watering and, image 44

Lombardy Poplar (Populus Nigra 'Italica') — famed for its fastigiated branching pattern that presents an almost columnar silhouette; these deciduous leaves

$Lombardy Poplar (Populus Nigra 'Italica') — is a distinctly narrow and upright tree; plant in full sun and well-draining soil for optimal growth.\n, image 40$