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Lombardy Poplar
Populus nigra ‘Italica’
Lombardy Poplar is a tree, hardy in USDA zones 3-9, that matures to about 40–60 ft x 10–15 ft. It does best in full sun with medium water needs. Expect green blooms in spring. It stands up well to drought.
- USDA zones
- 3-9
- Sun
- Full sun
- Water
- Medium
- Mature size
- 40–60 ft x 10–15 ft
- Bloom color
- Green
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Tough against
- Drought
- Native to
- Europe / Western Asia (cultivar)
Freeze survival
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