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POPULUS purdomii
Commonly known as Poplar
Attractive reddish young growth and massive erect catkins in spring. A feature plant in the Savill Gardens
£30.00 each
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Good to know
New to cultivation and still quite rare. -
Pests & Diseases
Caterpillars, canker, honey fungus, rust, silver leaf -
Place of origin
Northern and northwestern China -
DeciduousBroad leaves to 14cm (5½in) long by 9cm (3½in) wide, rounded or heart-shaped at the base, bright green above, silvery beneath
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Serrate
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Serrulate
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Ovate
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Height
30m (98ft) -
Spread
20m (66ft)
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Tree
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Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F) -
Spring Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Full sun
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Rounded to broadly spreading
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Mature Size30m (98ft)
20m (66ft)
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