Populus nigra 'Italica' | Lombardy Poplar Tree - 280-320cm, 30lt Quince Old and discoloured leaves should

Old and discoloured leaves should be removed to keep the plant tidy

but it is very adaptable and can grow in various soil types

vivid red stems and twigs

used mostly for cooking and drying but can also be eaten fresh

It mixes well with herbaceous perennials

Populus nigra 'Italica' | Lombardy Poplar Tree - 280-320cm, 30lt Quince Old and discoloured leaves shouldPopulus nigra 'Italica', or Lombardy Poplar, is a fastigiate mutation of male black poplar. Its large, vigorous, deciduous tree of narrowly columnar habit, straight trunk, ascending branches and grey green bark that matures into grooved, black bark. Diamond shaped to triangular, bright green leaves, turn yellow in autumn. Reddish male catkins appear in spring before the leaves emerge. Populus nigra 'Italica' is easily grown in fertile, hummus rich,