black poplar (populus nigra)
black poplar (populus nigra)
Black poplar flower seeds
black poplar catkins
black poplar (populus nigra) black poplar (populus nigra) Black poplar flower seeds black poplar catkins

Bare Root Black Poplar
(Populus Nigra)

Black Poplar has distinct, dark-brown bark and lumpy twigs, along with unique, faintly balsam-scented foliage- a lovely unique and fast-growing species.

Bare root Black Poplar plants are only available to buy and plant from November - March, but can be pre-ordered at any time outside of the bare root season.

Black Poplar leaves are highly recognisable, with their heart-shaped look and long tips. Young leaves are often covered in tiny hairs, too, which they then shed in the Autumn.

The plant also produces male and female catkins, but on separate trees- the technical term for this is dioecious. The catkins are either red (for males) or yellowy-green (for females), and will be pollinated by the gushing wind. Female catkins will develop into fluffy seeds that fall near the end of Summer.

As it is a bare root plant, we recommend planting your Black Poplar as soon as possible as the roots are fragile and cannot be left to dry out.

Though Black Poplar can reach up to 30m high, it's recommended you maintain it at a much lower height when looking for a hedge.

  • Growth rate: Fast (40-60cm per year)
  • Ideal height: 3-4m for hedging
  • Soil type: Sand, loam
  • Exposure: Exposed, sheltered
  • Aspect: Full sun, semi-shade
  • Evergreen foliage? No

As soon as you receive your bare root plant, place it into a bucket of water for at least 2 hours. The roots must be wet when planted.

Prune your Black Poplar plant in Summer as to avoid the risk of bleeding from cuts- well established hedging will need very little pruning, but this depends on the plant height desired. All you will need to do is remove any diseased, dead, crossing, damaged, or congested shoots- those that are growing out of the desired shape can also be pruned out. You will not need to carry out a pruning routine.

We do recommend adding some mulch and feed, however, after pruning. This will maintain overall health.̴Ì?

Find out more about planting Bare Roots >>

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Black Poplar has distinct, dark-brown bark and lumpy twigs, along with unique, faintly balsam-scented foliage- a lovely unique and fast-growing species.

Bare root Black Poplar plants are only available to buy and plant from November - March, but can be pre-ordered at any time outside of the bare root season.

Black Poplar leaves are highly recognisable, with their heart-shaped look and long tips. Young leaves are often covered in tiny hairs, too, which they then shed in the Autumn.

The plant also produces male and female catkins, but on separate trees- the technical term for this is dioecious. The catkins are either red (for males) or yellowy-green (for females), and will be pollinated by the gushing wind. Female catkins will develop into fluffy seeds that fall near the end of Summer.

As it is a bare root plant, we recommend planting your Black Poplar as soon as possible as the roots are fragile and cannot be left to dry out.

Though Black Poplar can reach up to 30m high, it's recommended you maintain it at a much lower height when looking for a hedge.

  • Growth rate: Fast (40-60cm per year)
  • Ideal height: 3-4m for hedging
  • Soil type: Sand, loam
  • Exposure: Exposed, sheltered
  • Aspect: Full sun, semi-shade
  • Evergreen foliage? No

As soon as you receive your bare root plant, place it into a bucket of water for at least 2 hours. The roots must be wet when planted.

Prune your Black Poplar plant in Summer as to avoid the risk of bleeding from cuts- well established hedging will need very little pruning, but this depends on the plant height desired. All you will need to do is remove any diseased, dead, crossing, damaged, or congested shoots- those that are growing out of the desired shape can also be pruned out. You will not need to carry out a pruning routine.

We do recommend adding some mulch and feed, however, after pruning. This will maintain overall health.̴Ì?

Find out more about planting Bare Roots >>

Root Types Summary

  • Bare Root
    Bare Root

    Field grown, bare roots are young plants that are only planted when they are dormant, from autumn to spring. We lift bare root plants and despatch them during the season but they can be pre-ordered in summer. As they are cheaper to grow, they are one of our most affordable hedge planting options.

  • Pot Grown
    Pot Grown

    Pot grown plants can be planted year round and make a convenient option. They come in a wide range of sizes, from 10cm to 2.5m so they're suitable for the majority of planting requirements.

  • Root Ball
    Root Ball

    Also field grown, root ball plants are scooped out of the ground using machinery to keep their root system intact and wrapped in bio-degradable, hessian sacks. They are mature plants that provide dense coverage very early on, ideal for when you need a thick hedge quickly.

  • Instant Hedging
    Instant Hedging

    Grown in troughs or bags that measure 50cm-1 metre in length and carefully clipped during the growing season. Our instant hegding troughs create a dramatic, instant hedge effect.

  • Bare Root Discount Deals
    Bare Root Discount Deals

    Our bare root discount deals include bundles of 50, 100, and 250 plants. The bigger the bundle, the higher the discount.

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