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Lombardy Poplar
Populus nigra var. italica'           

Wildlife Value

Limited wildlife value; some songbirds use for nesting, especially English sparrows.  Introduced from Europe.

Growth form columnar to ovoid
Crown density moderate
Size to 40' high
10 to 15' spread
Drought
resistance		 poor
Cold hardiness excellent
Growth rate rapid
Life span short (about 15 years)
Elevation
range		 to 8,000 feet
Soil
conditions		 needs moist soils or supplemental water
Possible insect
problems		 fall webworm
Possible disease 
problems		 bacterial wetwood; cytospora canker
Wildlife value low
Seasonal color not conspicuous
Miscellany best for temporary protection only; not good for windbreaks because of short life span