A fast-growing, deciduous tree to 20m with leaves that are green above and silver below, of a round shape and with slightly jagged edges. These turn light yellow in autumn.
Higher than 12 metres
wider than 8 metres
| Season | Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit |
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Cultivated for their very rapid growth as specimen trees and useful for windbreaks. Tolerant of any soil other than constantly waterlogged soils. Avoid growing within 40m of buildings as the vigorous root systems may damage drains and foundations, particularly on clay soils. It has the potential to become a nuisance. For more advice see tree cultivation
Propagate from hardwood cuttings
Pruning group 1 in late summer to avoid bleeding from pruning cuts but established trees need little pruning. Suckers can be removed in autumn or winter
May be susceptible to leaf beetles, sawflies and caterpillars
May be susceptible to leaf spots, poplar bacterial canker, tree rusts and honey fungus