Populus balsamifera - STDS 6-8 CM

Description
White fruits emerge from these.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Populus candicans, Populus tacamahaca.

Bulletpoints
* olive green shoots * attractive yellow autumn colouring

Leaves
Attractive yellow autumn colouring.

Bark
Grey, deep-cracked bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Growth habit
Balsam poplar is upright and slender in structure.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
No special requirements.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Use
Privacy screen, solitary, park, landscape

Shoots
The shoots of Populus balsamifera are olive green in colour.

Root
Populus balsamifera is a shallow-rooted plant and, depending on the soil, forms extensive branching roots.