Populus tremula 'Tapiau' Populus tremula 'Tapiau'

Salicaceae

Populus tremula 'Tapiau' Populus tremula 'Tapiau'

A rapidly growing cultivar of the aspen with an ascending regular trunk. At first narrow, it later grows more pyramidal. The trunk is smooth and grey, the twigs yellowish-brown. The branches are dense. The upright branches can be slightly bent at the top. The broad ovoid to rounded leaves are dark green, somewhat lighter on the underside. It is usually broader than tall. Not sensitive to late night frost. Used for planting in verges, for rural areas and as a park tree. 'Tapiau' was selected from seedlings from the Tapiau district of the German federal state of Prussia. Breeding is vegetative. Winter hardiness zone: 4
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.
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Height
15 m, fast growing
Width
3-5m
Crown
pyramidal, half-open crown
Bark and branches
twigs yellow-brown, bark light grey, smooth
Leaf
round to wide ovate, dark green
Flowers
♂ catkins, up to 3 cm long
Fruits
fruiting catkins 8 - 12 cm long
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
any
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)
Wind resistance
good
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, coastal areas
Shape
clearstem tree, multi-stem treem
Origin
Braunschweig, Germany
Clear stem tree Multi-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 narrow conical 1st size , taller than 12 metres half-open crown green greygreen fast growing valuable for butterflies non-toxic (usually)
Frequently asked questions
Populus tremula 'Tapiau'

Populus tremula 'Tapiau' can eventually reach a height of 15 m, fast growing, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Populus tremula 'Tapiau' is fast growing and can eventually reach a height of 15 m, fast growing, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Populus tremula 'Tapiau' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Populus tremula 'Tapiau' 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 'Tapiau' 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.

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