White Poplar (populus alba)

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£80.00
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Bare-rooted trees available only between November and late April. Orders will only be available during this period when the trees are not in active growth.

Price each per
1 Tree
10 Trees
25 Trees
100 Trees
60-100cm
£2.25
£1.75
£1.25
£0.80
​​Prices stated do not include delivery and V.A.T. which will be added at the checkout.
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Growing a White Poplar Tree (Populus alba)
  • Fast-growing, naturalised deciduous tree (up to 20–25m tall) with striking silvery-white Down Under the leaves, creating a shimmering effect in breezy weather; young shoots and bark also white.
  • Highly tolerant of exposed coastal sites, salt spray, wind, pollution, and most soils (including chalk, clay, wet areas); excellent for windbreaks or screens.
  • Ornamental appeal: lobed leaves turn yellow in autumn; early catkins provide pollen/nectar for pollinators.
  • Supports wildlife: hosts butterflies/moths, can form dense thickets from sucker growth.
  • Low-maintenance once established; suitable for large-scale planting or boundaries.
Planting Guide
  • Best time: Bare-root November–March (dormant season); container-grown autumn or spring.
  • Location: 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.
  • Preparation: Dig large hole twice root width; add organic matter to poor soils; remove weeds.
  • Planting: 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.
  • Aftercare: 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.
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