Index : Hedging, Trees, Shrubs & Conifers : Hedging, Trees, Shrubs & Conifers O-Q : POPLAR, VARIEGATED BALM OF GILEAD Populus jackii Aurora, Populus candicans Aurora

Suitable for any normal soil and position and  Ultimate Height 50ft (15m) Exposed/Windy     Damp Shade Av. Growth/Year* 1.5ft (45cm) Dry Shade Wet Sites Native Coastal Areas Evergreen Chalky Soil

Broad heart-shaped leaves fill the air with strong balsam scent in spring. When young they are outstandingly variegated creamy-white and pink, slowly turning to green, but this variegation often does not appear in the first years after transplanting. Prune hard in February to obtain best variegation. Deciduous. TREE If not pruned, 30-40ft x 18-25ft (9-12m x 5.5-7.6m) in 20 years, ultimate height 50ft (15m). If hard pruned it can be kept as a small tree.

Price per plant for   1+ 5+ 50+ 250+  Br  4-5ft 125-150cm £4.99 £4.65 £4.25 £3.72 Br = Bare rooted cutting, layer etc. Av. Growth/Year* = Average growth per year in first 10-20 years, click here for more details.   We can only sell bare-rooted/transplanted plants when they are dormant. Depending on the weather this is normally between November and March. We only charge for goods paid by credit/debit cards when they are despatched.