Populus tremula 'Erecta' Populus tremula 'Erecta'

Salicaceae

Populus tremula 'Erecta' Populus tremula 'Erecta'

A medium sized tree, found in the mid-19th century in Sweden, with a height of approx. 15 m. The crown is narrow columnar. The leaves are round to ovoid and have a roughly serrated edge. The matt green leaves are 3 - 8 cm in size and have a bluish-green underside. The young leaves are a pretty bronze colour. The autumn colour is yellow to orange. Because of the long leaf stems the tree moves even in a light wind. Produces male catkins and thus no fruit. Little sensitive to sea wind or de-icing salt. Winter hardiness zone: 2
Our trees can only be planted when they don't have any leaves. Due to the this we will start delivering again from November 2024.
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Height
15 m
Crown
narrow columnar, half-open crown
Bark and branches
twigs yellow-brown, bark light grey, smooth
Leaf
round to ovate, matt green, 3 - 8 cm long
Flowers
♂ catkins
Fruits
none: male tree, fruitless cultivar
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
any
Soil moisture
suitable for dry soil, withstand short flood, withstand long flood
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
2 (-45,5 to -40,1 °C)
Wind resistance
good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind, resistant to de-icing salt
Fauna tree
valuable for butterflies
Application
avenues and broad streets, coastal areas
Shape
clearstem tree, feathered tree
Origin
Västergötland, Sweden, 1847
Clear stem tree feathered tree acid soil clay soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates no paving light-loving resistant to de-icing salt resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for dry soil withstand long flood withstand short flood can withstand wind columnar 1st size , taller than 12 metres half-open crown green average growing valuable for butterflies non-toxic (usually) Fruitless cultivar
Frequently asked questions
Populus tremula 'Erecta'

Populus tremula 'Erecta' can eventually reach a height of 15 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Populus tremula 'Erecta' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 15 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Populus tremula 'Erecta' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Populus tremula 'Erecta' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Populus tremula 'Erecta' blooms in march.
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