Black poplar is not recommended for planting anywhere in this region, due to susceptibility to canker, which usually requires removal and/or replacement. Black poplar is difficult to find in the nursery trade due to its short-lived, weedy nature.
- Family (English) Willow
- Family (botanic) Salicaceae
- Tree or plant type Tree
- Foliage Deciduous (seasonally loses leaves)
- Native locale Non-native
- Size range Large tree (more than 40 feet)
- Mature height 70-90 feet
- Mature width 10-15 feet
- Light exposure Full sun (6 hrs direct light daily)
- Hardiness zones Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5 (Northern Illinois), Zone 6 (City of Chicago), Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9
- Soil preference Moist, well-drained soil, Wet soil
- Tolerances Alkaline soil, Clay soil, Dry sites, Occasional flooding, Wet sites
- Season of interest early fall
- Flower color and fragrance Inconspicuous
- Shape or form Upright
- Growth rate Fast
- Transplants well Yes
- Planting considerations Weak wood and branch structure
- Wildlife Cavity-nesting birds, Game birds, Large mammals, Small mammals
- Has cultivars Yes