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Populus lasiocarpa

Populus lasiocarpa

Chinese necklace poplar

synonym Populus fargesii

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Description

Populus lasiocarpa (Chinese necklace poplar) was discovered by the English/Irish dendrologist Augustine Henry in Central China in 1888, and was introduced by the plant collector Ernest Wilson two years later. This beautiful poplar, which stays small, reaches heights of 14 metres and widths of 12 metres in cultivation and grows quite a bit more slowly than its fellow species. The tree naturally grows a short trunk with a wide egg-shaped and open crown.

The species belongs to the broadleaf poplars, with leaves of up to 35 by 15 centimetres. It is bright green with a striking, prominent red grain and petioles. The budding leaves also have a red hue. They turn golden yellow in autumn. Young twigs are yellow-brown, velvety hairy and angular, and the bark is a gorgeous peeling grey. Populus lasiocarpa is one of the few poplars with male and female catkins on one tree. The species name lasiocarpa means ‘with woolly fruits’, which beautifully describes the white, cotton-like seeds.

The Chinese necklace poplar is a forest tree and therefore, it should be planted in a sheltered area. It is a lovely asset to parks, central reservations or larger gardens. The species prefers soil that is moist and not too rich, though it will also tolerate wetter soil. Populus lasiocarpa is very difficult to multiply by striking, and is therefore mainly grafted on Populus nigra ‘Italica’. Populus x jackii is seen as a better rootstock.

Types of planting

Tree types

standard trees multi-stemmed trees characteristic trees solitary shrubs

Topiary on stem

fval multi-stem umbrella

Use

Location

park large garden

Pavement

none none

Characteristics

Crown shape

rounded rounded wide egg-shaped wide egg-shaped

Crown structure

open open

Height

10 - 15 m

Width

10 - 15 m

Winter hardiness zone

6A - 9B

Aspects

Wind

intolerant to wind

Soil

loess sabulous clay peaty light clay sand loamy soil

Nutrient level

rich in nutrients

Soil moisture level

moist wet

Light requirements

sun

pH range

acidic neutral alkaline
6.2 - 7.8

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Flowers

Flowers

catkins striking big

Flower colour

green

Flowering period

March - April

Leaves

Leaf colour

buds red-violet bright green

Leaves

deciduous ovate cordate big serrate

Autumn colour

golden yellow

Fruits

Fruit colour

green

Fruits

discrete capsule

Bark

Bark colour

grey

Bark

peeling

Twigs

Twig colour

yellow-brown

Twigs

hairy bare thickly branched

Root system

Root system

shallow extensive

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A plant's winter hardiness is the coldest area in which it is frost-resistant. This is based on the average annual minimum temperature. Winter hardiness zones are thirteen different frost zones in steps of 5.5 degrees Celsius. This format is an international standard for the hardiness of plants. The zones in which the plant is frost-resistant are always included in the description of trees and other vegetation.

Winter hardiness is a genetic characteristic and is not influenced by the location in which the plant is cultivated. This means that a plant that has been cultivated for many years in winter-hardiness zone 6 but has a winter hardiness of 3 is perfectly suited for replanting in a colder zone. It will thrive there thanks to its genetic characteristics.

When choosing planting for a project, the winter hardiness of the plants is extremely important. By choosing species that match the zone in which the project is being created, it is possible to ensure that plants can withstand the minimum temperature in that area.

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