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    Populus alba

    Also Known As

    • Silver Poplar

    Plant type

    tree

    size

    • H: 50'-75'
    • W: 30'-70'

    planting zones

    • 3a-9a

    Populus alba plant details

    Populus alba is a broadleaf deciduous tree with blue and white foliage. Grows well with sun and even moisture - occasional water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, alkaline, average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something pollution tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Populus alba

    Plant type: tree
    Plant family: salicaceae
    Foliage: deciduous blue and white
    Mature size: 30 FT - 70 FT - wide, 50 FT - 75 FT - tall

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Populus alba

    USDA Zones: 3a - 9a
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
    Resistant to: pollution
    Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A survivor! (of city or high wind-swept pass) and a handsome one at that with its white bark and distinctive grey-green, silver-reverse leaves; "makes a good specimen... for it is a wide-spreading tree" (Wyman). May sucker S/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Populus alba plant

    How to Grow Populus alba

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • acidic
      • alkaline
      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • pollution tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • white
      • blue

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Populus angustifolia

    aka Narrowleaf Cottonwood, Willow-leaved Poplar

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    3a-9b

    Size

    Height: 40'-60'

    Width: 40'

    • sun
    • regular
    Photo of Populus angustifolia close-up, foliage by Stan Shebs
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    Populus tremuloides

    aka Quakies, Quaking Aspen, Trembling Aspen

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    2a-9b

    Size

    Height: 30'-50'

    Width: 15'-30'

    • sun
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Populus tremuloides distinctive bark, foliage, form by Tewy
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    Populus trichocarpa

    aka Populus balsamifera ssp. trichocarpa, Populus balsamifera subsp. trichocarpa, Black Cottonwood, California Poplar, Cottonwood, Western Balsam Poplar

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 60'-80'

    Width: 10'-20'

    • sun - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Populus trichocarpa form by Walter Siegmund
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    Populus fremontii

    aka Alamo Cottonwood, Fremont Cottonwood

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 60'-100'

    Width: 30'-50'

    • sun
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Populus fremontii form by US National Park Service
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    Populus grandidentata

    aka Populus grandentata, Populus grandidentatum, American Aspen, Big Tooth Aspen, White Poplar

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    3a-8b

    Size

    Height: 40'-70'

    Width: 20'-40'

    • sun
    • regular
    Photo of Populus grandidentata foliage by Schzmo
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