Populus tremula 'Astria'

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Populus tremula 'Astria'

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A large tree with initially a conical crown, later becoming more elongated oval to round. The bark is light grey in colour and remains smooth for a long time, and the young twigs are yellow-brown, shiny and somewhat drooping. The broad ovoid to round leaves are dark green with a lighter underside, the leaf edge is wavy to coarsely toothed. It turns yellow in autumn. Characteristically, the leaves make a rustling sound when windy. The tree is dioecious. Suitable for landscape and row plantings. In Eastern Europe and Scandinavia, P. tremula is valued for its good wood for matchmaking and paper industry. Little susceptible to rust and leaf spot disease, but this can vary from tree to tree. Good wind resistance.
Our trees can only be planted when they don't have any leaves. Due to the this we will start delivering again from November 2025.
Availability
Clear stem (2)
Specifications
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Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil moisture
suitable for dry soil, withstand short flood, withstand long flood
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
2 (-45,5 to -40,1 °C)
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind, resistant to de-icing salt
Fauna tree
valuable for butterflies
Application
avenues and broad streets, narrow streets, coastal areas
Shape
clearstem tree
Clear stem tree acid soil clay soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates no paving light-loving resistant to de-icing salt resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for dry soil withstand long flood withstand short flood can withstand wind columnar 1st size , taller than 12 metres half-open crown green greygreen fast growing valuable for butterflies non-toxic (usually)
Frequently asked questions
Populus tremula 'Astria'

Populus tremula 'Astria' is fast growing and can eventually reach a height of , depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Populus tremula 'Astria' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Populus tremula 'Astria' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Populus tremula 'Astria' blooms in february.
General

Yes, we deliver to the UK. Delivery costs depend on the region and the total order value. Below, you’ll find all the details.

Delivery charges for private customers are calculated based on your region and are visible during the checkout process. We also offer discounts based on the total value of your order:

  • Orders over £1,000: Receive a 50% discount on delivery costs.
  • Orders over £2,000: Delivery is completely free.

Yes, for trees with a size of 50-60 cm girth or larger, additional delivery charges apply due to the need for specialised transport. These costs will be calculated separately and shared with you after your order is placed. We will contact you to discuss the transport options and costs.

Once you add items to your basket and proceed to the checkout, the system will calculate the delivery charges for your region. If your order qualifies for any discounts, they will automatically be applied.

For any questions or specific delivery requests, feel free to contact our customer service team. We’re happy to help arrange the best delivery solution for your order.