| Botanical name | Populus nigra 'Italica' |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Deciduous Deciduous – Sheds Its Leaves Annually  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Frost Hardy Frost Hardy – Can Handle frost without damage.  Low Watering Low Watering – Requires Little Water.  Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
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| Categories | |
| Flowers | This is a male flower. |
| Common name(s) | Lombardy poplar |
| Origin | |
| Uses in landscape design | This tree is ideal for landscaping on estates. It makes an excellent windbreak in cold, dry regions. |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| Possible problems | Roots can become invasive. |
| Other languages | Italiaanse populier (A) |
Populus nigra 'Italica' (Lombardy poplar)
- Botanical name: Populus nigra 'Italica'
- Common name(s): Lombardy poplar
- Categories: Trees
Plant description:
A narrowly erect, fast-growing, rather stately tree that is ideal for landscaping on estates or in extremely large gardens. It makes an excellent windbreak in cold, dry regions. Suckers freely, and the roots can become invasive.
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Synonym: –
Botanical Pronunciation: POP-you-lus NYE-gruh
Populus nigra 'Italica' requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
This is a male flower.
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