Populus simonii - Chinese poplar / Chinese populier / Chinese cottonwood / Thin poplar

Populus simonii

Chinese poplar

Quick growing columnar-shaped deciduous tree.

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Botanical Name
Populus simonii
Common Name
Chinese poplar
Also Known As
Chinese populier, Chinese cottonwood, Thin poplar
SA Tree No​
Tree Type
Deciduous
Attracts
Birds
Features
Wind Break, Screening
Flowering Season
Spring
Focal
No
Fragrant
Yes
Frost Tolerance
Hardy
Fruiting Season
Summer
Growth Rate
Fast >500mm
Minimal Leaf Shedding
No
Origin
Exotic
Soil pH
Root System
Aggressive
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Clay, Well Drained
Suitable Garden Size
Medium, Large
Suitable Planting Area
Full Sun

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Size
Price
Height
Trunk Thickness
20L
R175-R305 *5 Min
1.0m – 1.2m
5mm – 15mm
40L
R390-R750 *2 Min
1.3m – 1.8m
12mm – 20mm
50L
R400-R950 *2 Min
1.3m – 1.9m
15mm – 25mm
100L
R895-R2350 *1 Min
1.8m – 2.5m
20mm – 30mm
250L
R2400-R3500 *1 Min
2.5m – 4.0m
30mm – 50mm
500L
R3500-R6500 *1 Min
4.0m – 7.0m
50mm – 120mm
1000L
R6500-R12500 *1 Min
6.0m – 10.0m
80mm – 120mm
E.O.G
R8500-R25000+ *1 Min
5.0m – 12.0m
Variable

Description

A gorgeous exotic tree that can withstand strong winds and is an excellent windbreaker.  Its scented green coloured flowers attract birds to your garden.  It thrives when planted in direct sunlight and needs minimal watering

Suitable as an avenue, hedge or screening plant.  Ideal for planting on borders of landscapes and farms.

  • Tolerates temperatures as low as 0°c
  • Estimated height: 8-15m
  • Estimated width: 2-6m
  • Drought-resistant
  • Non-edible fruit

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