About
A handsome tree, reaching 5-15m, with an elegant canopy. It produces seasonal interest. 'Bellebeek' is valued in garden settings.
About the genus
Populus are deciduous trees, mostly very fast-growing and large, with male and female catkins on separate trees, opening before the leaves. Male catkins are the more ornamental, female ones can be a nuisance from the cottony, wind-blown seeds
Plant details
Suggested usesSpecimen, borders
Care notes
CultivationFertile well-drained soil, sun/part shade
PruningPrune when young, remove dead wood
PropagationSeed or grafting
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceHoney fungus possible