Populus nigra - Black poplar
Black poplar grows fast to 25-30m height and 15-20m
width while developing a spreading, loose crown. The bark in the early years is
light drab, smooth and over the years it turns into a dark grey colour with reticulated
and deep wrinkles. Black poplar prefers a sunny, warm location with calcareous,
sandy or adobe soil. They can reach the age of 200-250.