Populus alba | White Poplar Tree | Bare Root | 110-140cm
A fast-growing screening plant, the White Poplar will stand any amount of hard pruning. A hardy tree with strong wind-resistance, it grows well in exposed areas if cut back regularly.
We have developed an eco friendly polypot that is currently in use across our 9 litre range. This polypot has less than 20% of the plastic used by a regular pot, and is importantly recyclable. Polypots also prevent root spiraling, encouraging a healthier root system.
All trees arrive in an extra thick cardboard box with a clamp to hold their pot in place. This prevents them from moving around on their journey.
Nursery staff will wrap the roots of our bare root trees and use compost to keep them moist during transportation. This extra protection prevents them from drying out, allowing for a flying start. We also use the same specialised box that our potted trees have to keep them nice and secure as they make their way to your home.
Cut back plants to 15-30cm (6in-1ft) on planting. In first summer trim side branches lightly to encourage bushing out. In the second year (February to March) cut back growth by half. Throughout the second summer trim side branches to maintain sides that taper towards the top. In the second autumn cut the topmost branch (‘leading shoot’) to the desired hedge height. Trim every June after that.
Maintain at 90-180cm (3-6ft) or as taller hedges or screens
Advice on hot and droopy plants
If your plants are looking a little wilted right now, don’t worry! Plants like to be filled with water to keep their structure, and when it’s hot that water evaporates.
Just give them an off-schedule watering and they’ll be right as rain in no time! Be careful not to flood them - plants don’t like extremes.
- Planting Distance: 60cm (2ft)
White Poplar can be planted from November to March, when the hedge is dormant. Ensure that the area where you are going to plant the hedge is clear and weed-free.
- Light Requirements: full sun
- Soil Requirements: all soils
- Moisture: moist but well-drained
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| Deciduous Or Evergreen | Deciduous |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Poplar |
| Flower Colour | White |
| Flowering Month | March, April, May |
| Is Collection/Mix? | No |
| Needs Ericaceous Compost? | No |
| Stem/Bark/Cane Colour | Brown |
| Type | Poplar |
| Eventual Height | 12m+ |
| Foliage Colour | Green, Grey, Red, Yellow |
| Supplied As | Bare Root |
| Supplied As | Bare Root |
| Type | Ornamental Trees |
| Latin Name | Populus |
| Special Offers | Save on Bare Root |
| Shop By Category | Ornamental Trees |
| Multibuy Offers | Multibuy Offers |