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Lombardy Poplar
The Lombardy Poplar tree, Populus nigra, is a fast growing, tall, columnar tree with bright green leaves with a silver underside. A great plant for a fast growing windbreak or screen. Keeping the Lombardy Poplar watered and fertilized is important for longevity. These deciduous trees have moderate to high water requirements, and is moderate in its tolerance to salt and alkali. For screening plant 5’ to 8’ apart in the row. These trees are used to form quick windbreaks, while longer-lived, slower growing trees mature. Widely used because they are graceful and they provide fast borders and screens. ... more info
Flame Willow Plant these as specimens or in a line along a border. The Flame willow is very hardy and responds well to pruning. They grow fast and can be planted as privacy screens where the fall color will be fabulous!. It grows multistemmed, more like a shrub, unless trained otherwise. The Flame Willow, 'Salix Willow', gets it's name from the stems that turn red in late fall and lasts until early spring. |
