Populus nigra 'Italica' Native but increasingly enjoyed as an

but increasingly enjoyed as an ornamental tree due to its dark bark

narrowly cup-shaped flowers are borne in April-May

grown for its versatility

A beautiful tree with maple-like leaves

'Stricta' is the narrowest of all the C

Populus nigra 'Italica' Native but increasingly enjoyed as anThis impressively fast growing male clone, selected in Lombardy in northern Italy in the 17th century, has a compact, narrow crown with mid green, birch like leaves. Trees often exceed 30m in height, providing a fantastic windbreak for crops or a dramatic spire like focal point in a large garden or park. Tolerates all soils, including waterloggedo ones. Hardy. A shallow rooting habit.