Populus

Simonii Fastigiata

Simon Poplar

FEATURES:

This is a columnar upright tree growing to a height of 12 metres. It has glossy green leaves with silver green beneath and red to brown branching.

HEIGHT x WIDTH:

12 metres x 4 metres

SHAPE:

Columnar

FOLIAGE:

Glossy green leaves with silver green beneath and red to brown branching

FLOWERS:

Catkins before leaves emerge

COMMENTS:

Often used as wind breaks or on long driveways and in parks. Tolerant to most soil types, air pollution and coastal conditions. Plant in well drained soil in full sun. Can have an invasive root system.

TREE CARE:

Plant in a well drained and well worked soil. Take care to plant the bud union above the soil level. Water in well and keep soil moist until tree is established. Fertilize when planting and again after new growth appears. Prune tree when planting to encourage new growth.