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Populus nigra blossom in detail -
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The pinky red male catkin of Populus nigra in detail -
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A mature specimen of Populus nigra in a rural environment -
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Medium-sized Black Poplar trees on the Barcham Trees nursery -
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Black Poplar, Water Poplar
Populus nigraOut of stock
Our new stock is growing! New stock will be available 1st September 2025.About this product
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, also known as Black or Water Poplar, 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 shelter belt planting, woodlands and parks.
Mature Height: 20m+