Description
Lombardy Poplar is a deciduous tree that is super fast growing. Growth rates for Lombardy Poplar are typically in the range of 4 to 6 feet per year but can grow as fast as 9 feet a year.
It’s fast growth makes Lombardy Poplar popular for windbreaks and privacy screens. Farmers use Lombardy Poplars planted in rows as a snow break, wind break & to help prevent soil erosion. They also grow in a columnar shape and can get up to 60 feet tall but just 10 to 15 feet wide.
Lombardy Poplar are easy to grow, are drought resistant once established and very popular with a wide variety of birds. The fall color is a golden yellow which is amazing.
Although Lombardy Poplar trees look like evergreens, they are actually part of the willow family, which is why they have such a fast growth rate. Even though they lose their leaves in the winter, the Lombardy Poplar can be effective as a wind break all year long.
Plant them 5 to 8 feet apart in a row to create a fast-growing, living wall.
Botanical Name |
Populus nigra ‘Italica’ |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Mature Height | 40 – 60 feet |
| Mature Spread | 10 – 15 feet |
| Soil Type | Widely Adaptable |
| Moisture | Low |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Fall Color | Yellow |
| Grow Zones | 3 to 9 |
USDA Hardiness Zones 3 to 9
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall does a Lombardy Poplar grow?
The stately Lombardy Poplar grows to be 40-60 feet tall, with a compact width of 10-15 feet.
Why is the Lombardy Poplar compared to the Italian Cypress?
The Lombardy Poplar is not so much compared to the Italian Cypress as it is used in place of the Italian Cypress. It has the same tall, narrow, impressive look, and it can be planted in most of the US unlike the heat loving Italian Cypress.
How fast does the Lombardy Poplar grow?
The Lombardy Poplar is a fast grower. It is known to grow up 6 feet a year, sometimes as much as 9 feet a year.
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