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Lombardy Poplar

Lombardy Poplar
Invasive Plant
Lombardy Poplar
Populus nigra 'Ítalica'
 

This is an upright form of Populus nigra growing to 25 m in height. It has triangularshaped dark green leaves which turn a brilliant yellow in late autumn. Poplars have separate male and female trees and the ones first introduced to the ACT were male.

 

HOW IT SPREADS

  • They do not produce seed but reproduce by suckers which can form dense copses.
  • Lombardy poplar has been widely planted as an ornamental tree in moist sites and beside streams in the ACT.
 

It is a non-native naturalised species in the Australian flora having a direct impact on rare and threatened species.

 
 
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Other superior selections include;

  • Betula nigra - River Birch
  • Cupressus sempervirens 'Nitschkes Needle' - Pencil Pine

Ask your local retailer for more superior selections

 

Alternative Plants

Flowering Plum
Photo: Fleming's Nursery
Alternative Plant Flowering Plum
Prunus cerasifera 'Oakville Crimson Spire'
Trees and Shrubs
 

This stunning upright form of flowering plum grows in columnar form to a height of 6m. Foliage is rich reddish bronze when young becoming darker with age. In early spring a profusion of white flowers with red stamens emerge followed by new foliage. This selection makes a fantastic urban screening or street tree, particularly where lateral space is limited.

Manna Gum
Photo: immij floramedia
Alternative Plant Manna Gum
Eucalyptus viminalis
Trees and Shrubs
 

This large spreading tree can reach a height of 40m. It makes an excellent shade tree for inland areas and is a koala food tree. It has small white flowers and also has the interesting feature of long hanging ribbons of bark that has been previously shed by the tree.

Ornamental Pear
Photo: Jackie Miles
Alternative Plant Ornamental Pear
Pyrus calleryana 'Glen's Form' Chanticleer®
Trees and Shrubs
 

This is a superb ornamental pear with dense green foliage that turns gold, plum and burgundy in autumn. Growing to a height of 11 m, it is a popular specimen tree in parks and gardens. This species can tolerate quite dry conditions as well as intermittently wet, heavy soils.

 
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