Populus nigra (Black poplar)

Cultivation

Grow in deep, fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in sun. Has a vigorous root system so avoid planting near buildings.

Suggested uses

Banks and Slopes, Architectural, Hedging/Screens, Specimen tree

UK hardiness

H7

USDA zones

Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9

Sunset zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 1, 2, 3, A3

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Moderate/Medium
Central Valley = Moderate/Medium
South Coastal = Moderate/Medium
South Inland = Moderate/Medium
High and Intermediate Desert = High
Low Desert = High

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Spreading

Native to

Europe, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Siberia

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic