THEVES POPLAR - Populus nigra ‘Afghanica’ - Easy to root cuttings.

THEVES POPLAR - Populus nigra ‘Afghanica’ - Easy to root cuttings. This popular very fast growing, columnar, upright tree grows quickly to 40- 60 ft tall and 20-25 foot wide. Can be grown in almost all soil and climates from USDA zone 3-9. Very disease resistant.  Likes moist soil, but will tolerate periods of drought after it is established. Has excellent dark green summer color and  yellow-gold Fall color.  Theves is a sterile female clone and has no pollen. Bird and butterfly friendly. For a screening hedge, plant 8-10 ft apart. For a row of individual trees, plant 20 foot apart. For a windbreak, plant in front of a row of conifers. For a tree to shade a house, plant 30 feet from structure. Needs 6-8 hours of direct sunlight. Keep away from septic or water lines. Cuttings come without leaves. Plant right away, or place in your refrigerator up to a week before you plant. You do not need a rooting hormone. In Late winter or Spring, can be immediately planted by simply pushing c