Theves Poplar

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Theves Poplar

The Theves Poplar, 'Populus nigra "Afghanica", is fast growing and very upright. The Theves Poplar is used for borders and screens. It is longer lived than the Lombardy Poplar. The columnar or spire-like form is often recommended for screens. The bark of older trunks is nearly white. The leaves are triangular-ovate and deep green in color. It is good in lawns where a narrow tree is needed. For screening plant 10 to 15’ apart in the row. These deciduous trees have moderate to high water requirements, and is moderate in its tolerance to salt and alkali. ... additional info

 

Trident Maple The Trident Maple tree, Acer Buergerianum, is a deciduous, 20-30 foot-high by 25-foot-wide tree in the wild. Its flowers are bright yellow and showy in the spring. Trident Maple trees naturally exhibit low spreading growth and multiple stems but can be trained to a single trunk and pruned to make it branch higher, allowing passage below its broad, oval to rounded canopy. With its moderate growth rate, attractive orange-brown peeling bark, and easy maintenance, the Trident Maple is popular as a patio or street tree. It has enormous use for the home, commercial, or municipal property. Has done well in parking lot islands.

Theves Poplar