Watering poplar

• Poplar Origin
• Poplar care and location
• Cutting poplar
• Fertilizing poplar
• Watering poplar

Poplar Origin

Poplars (Populus) are deciduous trees belonging to the willow family (Salicaceae). They are widespread in many parts of the world, particularly in Europe and North America. They grow as shrubs or deciduous trees and can reach heights of up to 30 meters.

In Roman mythology, the poplar was considered a symbol of mourning and death. To honor the dead, it was customary for the Romans to plant poplar trees along roads.

The leaves of the poplar are heart-shaped to egg-shaped and arranged alternately. They are green and shiny on the upper side and silvery hairy on the underside. In autumn they turn yellow to reddish. Poplars bloom in spring, with the male and female flowers growing on different trees. The male flowers form long, green catkins and the female flowers are smaller and have fewer petals. After flowering, the poplar fruits form, the so-called poplar catkins. They are round, seed-rich capsules that hang on long stems and fall off in autumn.

Poplar care and location

Poplars are undemanding and very adaptable. However, they prefer a location with plenty of sunlight and moist, nutrient-rich and well-aerated soil. To support their growth and development, they should be planted in an area with sufficient space. Poplars are shallow-rooted and develop a broad root system close to the surface. They are therefore vulnerable to storms and other weather conditions that can cause soil displacement.

Cutting poplar

To promote health and maintain shape, Cutting measures may be necessary. The best time for pruning is in spring, before the next growing season begins. To rejuvenate the poplar's crown and promote growth, excess, diseased, or damaged branches are removed.

Fertilizing poplar

To keep the moisture in the soil, it is advisable to mulch around the tree. Fertilize Organic fertilizer such as compost or horn shavings is well suited. The best time to do this is in spring, when the poplar awakens from its winter dormancy and the next growth period begins.

Watering poplar

Poplars are fast-growing trees and require a lot of water. During dry periods, regular Water It's important to keep the soil moist. If the soil becomes too dry, the poplar leaves will turn yellow and fall off. In this case, the tree should be watered thoroughly.

Climate change has a variety of effects on nature and many trees suffer from the hot and dry periods. Depending on the location and the climate situation, more frequent watering may be necessary than in previous years. When watering with a garden hose, a lot of water is lost through seepage or evaporation before it reaches the roots.
An efficient option is watering with baumbad Premium watering bags.

The bags have a capacity of 75 to 100 liters and two holes in the bottom that release water evenly to the tree over several hours, evenly moistening the soil. Drip irrigation allows the roots close to the ground to absorb the water, saving water because it prevents unnecessary seepage into the soil. The bag is wrapped around the tree trunk like a jacket and zipped shut. The next step is to fill the bag with enough water so that, after further straightening, no wrinkles are visible in the bottom, and then allow it to fill.
To provide young poplars with sufficient water, it is sufficient to fill one tree bath watering bag. For existing trees with a larger trunk diameter, two or more watering bags can be connected to one another using the zip fasteners.