THEVES POPLAR - Populus nigra ‘Afghanica’ - 5 easy to root 6-8 inch cuttings.
This popular very fast growing, columnar, upright tree grows quickly to 40- 60 ft tall and 20-25 foot wide. Can be grown in almost all soil and climates from USDA zone 3-9. Very disease resistant. Likes moist soil, but will tolerate periods of drought after it is established. Has excellent dark green summer color and yellow-gold Fall color. Theves is a sterile female clone and has no pollen. Bird and butterfly friendly. Lives longer and is more disease free than Lombardy Poplar and hybrid poplar. Great choice for screens.
For a screening hedge, plant 8-10 ft apart.
For a row of individual trees, plant 20 foot apart.
For a windbreak, plant in front of a row of conifers.
For a tree to shade a house, plant 30 feet from structure.
Needs 6-8 hours of direct sunlight. Keep away from septic or water lines.
