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17.07.2024
Poplar Origin
Poplars (Populus) are deciduous trees and are a genus of plants in the willow family (Salicaceae). They are widespread in many parts of the world and are found particularly in Europe and North America. They grow as shrubs or deciduous trees and can grow up to 30 m tall.
In Greek mythology, the poplar was considered the favorite tree of the nymph Pallas Athena, also known as the goddess of wisdom and art. It is said that she made her shield out of poplar wood. In Roman mythology, the poplar was considered a symbol of mourning and death. To honor the dead, it was common 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
Pruning may be necessary to promote health and maintain shape. The best time for pruning is in spring before the next growth period begins. To rejuvenate the poplar's crown and promote growth, excess, diseased or damaged branches are removed.
Watering poplar
Poplars are fast-growing trees and require a lot of water. During dry periods, regular watering is important to keep the soil moist. If the soil becomes too dry, the poplar's 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 bagsThe bags have a capacity of 75 to 100 liters and two holes in the bottom that release water evenly to the tree over a period of hours and evenly moisten the soil. Drip irrigation allows the roots close to the ground to absorb the water, which saves water because it does not seep into the soil unnecessarily. The bag is placed around the tree trunk like a jacket and closed with a zip. In the next step, fill the bag with enough water that after further alignment no wrinkles are visible in the bottom area and then let it fill up.
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.
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.
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