Populus nigra

Populus nigra is a Poplar native to Europe and Western Asia; it is a species of Cottonwood Poplar that is now rarely found in England and Europe. This tree has triangle to diamond shaped leaves that are green on both surfaces. 

The trees produce either female or male flowers and therefore need to be pollinated by the wind for fertilisation to occur. The bark of mature specimens is gnarled and burred and has twigs that are hairless throughout.

At maturity the Black Poplar forms a large, round headed tree which suits the natural landscape of the UK well. 

It is a tough specimen that will tolerate exposed conditions and water logging, making it very good for shelterbelt planting, woodlands and parks.

Mature Height: 20m+