Populus nigra 'Italica' Wind plant in the vicinity of

plant in the vicinity of at least one other apple variety which flowers at the same time

spreading branches

more cold resistant nature and the enormous flowers is produces from an early age in late summer

The deeply lobed leaves grow in tufts along the branches giving a the tree a very distinc appearance

A deeply rooting species which is unlikely to cause problems with drains or foundations

Populus nigra 'Italica' Wind plant in the vicinity ofThis impressively fast growing male clone, selected in Lombardy in northern Italy in the 17th century, has a compact, narrow crown with mid green, birch like leaves. Trees often exceed 30m in height, providing a fantastic windbreak for crops or a dramatic spire like focal point in a large garden or park. Tolerates all soils, including waterloggedo ones. Hardy. A shallow rooting habit.