Populus nigra 'Italica' | Lombardy Poplar Tree - 280-320cm, 30lt Nyssa deciduous tree of initially columnar

deciduous tree of initially columnar habit

and banks and slopes in informal

or even a large container feature on patios

Ceanothus Victoria

creating a lovely display

Populus nigra 'Italica' | Lombardy Poplar Tree - 280-320cm, 30lt Nyssa deciduous tree of initially columnarPopulus nigra 'Italica', or Lombardy Poplar, is a fastigiate mutation of male black poplar. Its large, vigorous, deciduous tree of narrowly columnar habit, straight trunk, ascending branches and grey green bark that matures into grooved, black bark. Diamond shaped to triangular, bright green leaves, turn yellow in autumn. Reddish male catkins appear in spring before the leaves emerge. Populus nigra 'Italica' is easily grown in fertile, hummus rich,