Photo of Populus alba 'Richardii' foliage by Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

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Populus alba 'Richardii'

Also Known As

  • Richardii Golden Poplar
  • Richardii White Poplar

Plant type

tree

size

  • H: 40'-50'
  • W: 20'-30'

planting zones

  • 3a-9b

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Populus alba 'Richardii' plant details

Populus alba 'Richardii' is a broadleaf deciduous tree with gold foliage. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Populus alba 'Richardii'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: salicaceae
Foliage: deciduous gold
Mature size: 20 FT - 30 FT - wide, 40 FT - 50 FT - tall
Uses: windbreak

GROWING CONDITIONS for Populus alba 'Richardii'

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Gold/yellow leaves with stark white backs. Do a bit of fluttering in the breeze to show off the white color. Plant it where you can mow around it since it has a tendency to sucker and mowing around it takes care of the suckers.

By: Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

A delightful form, very effective at a distance (Hillier), the leaves of this smaller growing Poplar are golden above, white beneath. Sun/Med-Wet (Thank you, Mystie Bollaert)

Gardening facts about Populus alba 'Richardii' plant

How to Grow Populus alba 'Richardii'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • gold
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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