The Lombardy poplar prefers areas with a moderate climate and can tolerate a wide range of altitudes. It can adapt well to various ecological conditions and is suited to most soils. It thrives in areas with a minimum annual rainfall of 550 mm.
Lombardy poplar
Populus nigra 'Italica', commonly known as the Lombardy Poplar, is a tall and narrow tree with a columnar shape and close, erect branches. It is highly suitable for windbreaks or screens due to its fast growth and adaptability to various ecological conditions. This tree has a suckering habit and is primarily propagated from cuttings.
Populus nigra, 'Italica'
Italy
In addition to its suitability for windbreaks and screens, Populus nigra 'Italica' is also known for its rapid growth and adaptability to various ecological conditions. It can thrive in most soils with an annual rainfall of at least 550 mm. The lombardy poplar has a unique columnar shape with erect branches, reaching a height of 40 m. It has a suckering habit and is often used for timber production, particularly in the manufacture of sawn packaging. It is worth noting that propagation of Lombardy poplars is limited to cuttings, as most of them are male. The green leaf protein content of this tree is approximately 14.3%, with a digestibility rate of 77.0%. Overall, Populus nigra 'Italica' is a versatile tree species that offers both aesthetic and practical benefits in landscaping and forestry.
Grows well in most soils in areas receiving at least 550 mm mean annual rainfall. Very adaptable to a wide range of ecological conditions.
Grows to 40 m, is narrow, columnar, with close, erect branches, particularly suited to forming a tall windbreak or screen. It has a suckering habit, is very fast growing and is suited to most soils in areas receiving at least 550 mm mean annual rainfall. Very adaptable to a wide range of ecological conditions.
Green leaf protein - 14.3%, digestibility - 77.0%. The timber is used in the manufacture of sawn packaging.
Propagation from cuttings only, as most Lombardy poplars are male.