BOLLEANA POPLAR
Populus alba ‘Pyramidalis’
White bark and rapid growth make this “cottonless cottonwood” a decent choice for quick shade in rural areas, but expect storm breakage and suckers.
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Mature Size: 65’ Tall x 25’ Wide
Annual Growth: 18-48”
Specific Maintenance: Keep borers at bay by treating with a systemic drench insecticide each spring. Prune when young to discourage codominate leaders.
General Maintenance: Regular watering, Structural Pruning (every 5-10 yrs), Annual balanced fertilizer (May-June, slow-release), Protect from deer.
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Benefits:
Two-tone leaves (green above, silver below), seedless, somewhat narrow form, Yellow fall color, fast growth rate, great cold-hardiness, wind resistant, drought tolerant, soil adaptable.
Drawbacks:
Constantly suckering up from the roots, up to 40 or 50 feet from the trunk. Susceptible to poplar borer (insect), cytospora (fungus), and bacterial wetwood. Storm breakage and dieback often occur as a result.
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Out of stock, call for anticipated availability.