Populus nigra 'Italica' Wind acidic soil (though fairly tolerant

acidic soil (though fairly tolerant of alkaline) and medium shade

and tiny yellow flowers

The shrub continues to flower intermittently through the summer

was commemorated in the name of this North American tree in 1860

The forma rubra is a naturally occuring pink-coloured version brought into cultivation in 1889

Populus nigra 'Italica' Wind acidic soil (though fairly tolerantThis impressively fast growing male clone, selected in Lombardy in northern Italy in the 17th century, has a compact, narrow crown with mid green, birch like leaves. Trees often exceed 30m in height, providing a fantastic windbreak for crops or a dramatic spire like focal point in a large garden or park. Tolerates all soils, including waterloggedo ones. Hardy. A shallow rooting habit.