Lombardy Poplar:
Populus nigra and populus species in general.
Populus nigra and populus species in general.
Why You Should Not Plant a Lombardy Poplar!: Horticulturist Mike Durr makes this comment about the species - "I have never recommended, at least while conscious, a poplar." They are canker prone and dirty trees that litter the landscape.
Lombardy poplar is a short-lived tree and only survives for twenty or so years. The tree is primarily planted for it's columnar form in windbreaks.
Lombardy poplar is a short-lived tree and only survives for twenty or so years. The tree is primarily planted for it's columnar form in windbreaks.
Redeeming Features:
No redeeming features found. Many horticulturists consider the tree taboo with too many associated problems to ever consider planting.
"More Bad Trees"
No redeeming features found. Many horticulturists consider the tree taboo with too many associated problems to ever consider planting.
"More Bad Trees"
More Info on Poplars:
Identifying poplars or Populus sp.
Identifying Lombardy poplar or Populus nigra
Identifying poplars or Populus sp.
Identifying Lombardy poplar or Populus nigra
