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Lombardy Poplar (Populus nigra and #39;Italica and #39;) 6080cms Bare Root 1yr (01) pack of 25
Preferred common name: Lombardy Poplar The RHS Lombardy Poplar (Populus nigra Italica ) is a fast growing, narrow, upright deciduous hedge, with a fastigiate habit giving it a columnar shape. With glossy dark green leaves; bronze when young and turning yellow in autumn. Followed by red catkins in spring. The RHS Lombardy Poplar (Populus nigra Italica ) prefers light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils, requires welldrained soil and can grow in heavy clay soil. It prefers acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils. Avoid growing poplars within 130ft (40m) of buildings.