black poplar

Populus nigra 'Italica'

Populus nigra 'Italica', or black poplar, is a medium-sized deciduous tree featuring a wide-spreading, pyramid-shaped, or sometimes columnar crown. It has narrowly oval, dark green leaves with a gray wooly underside. The buds and twigs are bright yellow. Its bark is dark gray and deeply furrowed. It is a commonly cultivated tree, originally native to south-eastern Europe and western Asia, growing in a wide range of soils. It is an excellent ornamental tree for large properties with ample space and is favored for its easy pollination and relatively long lifespan.