Populus deltoides x P. yunnanensis 'Kawa'

A narrow and fast growing poplar with a straight trunk and good apical dominance. Has good potential as a feature tree or for use in avenues where a uniform effect is required. A striking tree during the autumn season.

Categories: Populus (Poplar)

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Genus

Populus
Species

deltoides x yunnanensis
Variety Type

Ornamental
Variety

Populus (Poplar)
Growth Rate

Fast.
Foliage

New leaves emerge diamond shaped, reddish brown on red petioles, before turning to a good mid-green with a triangular shape. Yellow in autumn.
Bark

Light greyish-brown, roughening into flakes as the tree matures.
Ornamental Fruit

Capsules open at maturity (dehiscent capsules). Not observed in Australia at time of publication.
Tree Habit

Columnar to narrowly ovate with the lower branches slightly more spreading than those of the Lombardy Poplar. Potentially very large.
Flowers

Reported to have pendulous catkins, appearing before the leaves in spring. Not observed in Australia at time of publication.
Height (m)

20
Width (m)

5