SILVER POPLAR

Plant Name: Silver Poplar
Scientific Name: Populus alba — Silver Poplar, White Poplar, Silverleaf Poplar
Mature Height: 50–70 ft
Mature Spread: 30–50 ft
Growth Rate: Fast (2–3 ft/year)
Sun: Full sun
Water: Moderate; 5–10 gal per watering while establishing, 2–3 times/week during hot, dry weather; 15–25 gal per watering once established during extended dry periods
Foliage: Dark green leaves with a distinctive silvery-white underside; deciduous
Fall Color: Yellow to yellow-green
Flower Color: Inconspicuous catkins
Bloom Time: Early spring
Fruit: Small capsules containing numerous cottony seeds
Hardiness Zones: 3–9 (−40°F to 20°F)
Features: Fast-growing shade tree; striking silver-backed foliage; drought tolerant once established; adaptable to alkaline soils; good windbreak tree
Additional Facts: Silver Poplar is a vigorous, spreading tree that can sucker extensively from its roots. It is best planted where there is ample room for root growth and away from foundations, septic systems, and underground utilities.