{"product_id":"white-poplar-populus-alba","title":"White Poplar (populus alba)","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFast-growing, naturalised deciduous tree (up to 20–25m tall) with striking silvery-white \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/XfR9iY5y94s?si=_ehVp4rUIlfQoLtJ\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDown Under\u003c\/a\u003e the leaves, creating a shimmering effect in breezy weather; young shoots and bark also white.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHighly tolerant of exposed coastal sites, salt spray, wind, pollution, and most soils (including chalk, clay, wet areas); excellent for windbreaks or screens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrnamental appeal: lobed leaves turn yellow in autumn; early catkins provide pollen\/nectar for pollinators.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupports wildlife: hosts butterflies\/moths, can form dense thickets from sucker growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLow-maintenance once established; suitable for large-scale planting or boundaries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest time: Bare-root November–March (dormant season); container-grown autumn or spring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation: Full sun to partial shade; any moist soil except constantly waterlogged; vast open space required (spreads widely) – avoid within 40m of buildings due to invasive roots\/suckers; ideal for coastal\/exposed sites.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreparation: Dig large hole twice root width; add organic matter to poor soils; remove weeds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting: Set at original depth (check trunk soil mark); stake young trees; firm in, water deeply, mulch base (keep clear of trunk) to reduce weed growth and conserve soil moisture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAftercare: Water well first few years in dry spells; remove suckers if unwanted (mow\/strim); minimal pruning (late summer to avoid bleeding); highly vigorous but can become invasive without management.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cumbria Tree Growers Ltd","offers":[{"title":"60-100cm","offer_id":58485763178840,"sku":null,"price":1.92,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/4879\/4968\/files\/IMG_9963_4b47e685-2556-422a-991c-359396a72f4f.jpg?v=1789923961","url":"https:\/\/www.treegrowers.co.uk\/products\/white-poplar-populus-alba","provider":"Cumbria Tree Growers Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}