Populus argentea Michx. f.
Scientific Name: Populus argentea Michx. f.
Synonyms: Populus argentea Michx. f.
Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Dilleniidae / Salicales / Salicaceae / Populus L./ Populus argentea Michx. f.
General Information | |
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Usda Symbol | POAR15 |
Group | Dicot |
Life Cycle | Perennial |
Growth Habits | Tree |
Native Locations | POAR15 |
Plant Guide
Use a soil moisture meter to monitor the soil moisture where Populus argentea Michx. f. is planted.
Plant Traits
Growth Requirements
Temperature, Minimum (°F) | -23 |
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Adapted to Coarse Textured Soils | No |
Adapted to Fine Textured Soils | Yes |
Adapted to Medium Textured Soils | Yes |
Anaerobic Tolerance | High |
CaCO3 Tolerance | Low |
Cold Stratification Required | No |
Drought Tolerance | Low |
Fertility Requirement | Medium |
Fire Tolerance | Medium |
Frost Free Days, Minimum | 180 |
Hedge Tolerance | None |
Moisture Use | High |
pH, Maximum | 5.9 |
pH, Minimum | 4.6 |
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim | 1200 |
Planting Density per Acre, Minim | 300 |
Precipitation, Maximum | 60 |
Precipitation, Minimum | 35 |
Root Depth, Minimum (inches) | 24 |
Salinity Tolerance | None |
Shade Tolerance | Intolerant |
Morphology/Physiology
Bloat | None |
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Toxicity | None |
Resprout Ability | Yes |
Shape and Orientation | Erect |
Active Growth Period | Spring and Summer |
C:N Ratio | High |
Coppice Potential | No |
Fall Conspicuous | No |
Fire Resistant | No |
Flower Color | White |
Flower Conspicuous | No |
Foliage Color | Green |
Foliage Porosity Summer | Moderate |
Foliage Porosity Winter | Porous |
Foliage Texture | Coarse |
Fruit/Seed Conspicuous | No |
Nitrogen Fixation | None |
Low Growing Grass | No |
Lifespan | Short |
Leaf Retention | No |
Known Allelopath | No |
Height, Mature (feet) | 100.0 |
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee | 50 |
Growth Rate | Moderate |
Growth Form | Single Stem |
Fruit/Seed Color | White |
Reproduction
Vegetative Spread Rate | None |
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Small Grain | No |
Seedling Vigor | High |
Fruit/Seed Period Begin | Spring |
Seed Spread Rate | Slow |
Seed per Pound | 152000 |
Propagated by Tubers | No |
Propagated by Sprigs | No |
Propagated by Sod | No |
Propagated by Seed | Yes |
Propagated by Corm | No |
Propagated by Container | Yes |
Propagated by Bulb | No |
Propagated by Bare Root | Yes |
Fruit/Seed Persistence | No |
Fruit/Seed Period End | Summer |
Fruit/Seed Abundance | High |
Commercial Availability | No Known Source |
Bloom Period | Mid Spring |
Propagated by Cuttings | No |
Suitability/Use
Veneer Product | Yes |
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Pulpwood Product | Yes |
Post Product | No |
Palatable Human | No |
Nursery Stock Product | No |
Naval Store Product | No |
Lumber Product | No |
Fuelwood Product | Low |
Fodder Product | No |
Christmas Tree Product | No |
Berry/Nut/Seed Product | No |