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Summary

Lombardy Poplar (Populus nigra) 'italica' About this tree: Prefers moist soil

Tree grows rapidly but is short-lived in more humid regions

Roots are invasive and may sucker profusely

Grows to 100 feet tall

Hardiness zone 4

Identification Tips:

  • Leaves: 2 to 4 inches long and wide; triangular; wavy sawtoothed; green

above, light green below; flattened leafstalks

  • Twigs: Stout; hairless; orange, turning gray
  • Bark: Gray to whitish; smooth on young trees and dark deep furrows on old trees

Copyright status

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Source

http://plant-materials.nrcs.usda.gov/technical/publications/woodypocketguide.pdf

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