Populus lasiocarpa
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Populus lasiocarpa

Chinese necklace poplar

Tier 2 Difficulty: easy Water: low Light: full_sun
Temperature
5–32 °C
Soil pH
6–8
Hardiness
Zone 4–8
Click count
142
Observations
115

Description

Source: leafsnap

Populus lasiocarpa, commonly called the Chinese necklace poplar, is a species of poplar native to humid forests of China. It is closely related to Populus wilsonii, Wilson's poplar.

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun

Chinese necklace poplar comes from open habitats, such as sunny meadows and forest edges, where light is plentiful. It prefers Full Sun but can tolerate Partial Sun, adapting well to different sunlight conditions.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 5–32.2°C

The Chinese necklace poplar shows strong adaptability to a range of climatic conditions, from hot summers to cold winters. Still, it has a preferred temperature range for growth. If temperatures get too high, the plant is vulnerable to heat and humidity stress, which can lead to its death. In areas where temperatures approach the lower limit of its cold tolerance, it is important to use insulating measures to protect the plant.

Ideal temperature: 5–32.2°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-8
Soil pH: 6-8
🌱 Fertilizer

Fertilize your Chinese necklace poplar in early spring to encourage healthy growth. Routine fertilization boosts overall health, producing vigorous growth, increased tolerance of harsh conditions, and enhanced resistance to diseases and pests. Keep to a specific fertilization schedule for your Chinese necklace poplar to preserve vibrant, deeply colored foliage and a lush appearance.

🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Tree
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Populus
Family
Salicaceae
Hardiness Zone
4-8
Mature Height
20.12 m to 29.87 m
Mature Spread
10.06 m to 14.94 m
Leaf Color
Dark Green, Forest Green
Leaf Type
Deciduous
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
Flower Size
5.08 cm to 7.62 cm
Bloom Time
Early spring, Mid spring
Planting Time
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Harvest Time
Late spring, Early summer
Native Area
China

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Common Names (1)

en Chinese necklace poplar