Populus simonii
Mature Size, Growth, Longevity
Gows to 40-60' tall, with a vase-shaped habit. Moderate to fast growth rate. Very short lived, less than 50 years.
Native Range
Species native to Northern China. Introduced 1862.
Flower and Fruit Details
Inconsipcuous flowers, yellow, dioecious, in early spring, pollinated by wind. Fruits small brown capsules in summer.
Leaf and Bark Features
Deciduous: Bronze/gold fall color.
Culture and Care
Full sun, average water needs (water regularly but do not overwater). Zones 2-5. The leaves, like many poplars, are susceptible to leaf spot and abscise prematurely. Also susceptible to anthracnose, canker, crown rot, mistletoe, sooty mold aphids, beetle borers, caterpillars, scales
Taxa and Plants of this Species at BCA
The following taxa are (or were) represented in the collections at Boone County Arboretum. Additional taxa may be available in the trade that are not included here.
Populus simonii 'Fastigiata' // Pyramidal Simon Poplar, Chinese Cottonwood
Tree. This cultivar has steeply ascending branches resulting in a rather columnar tree in youth, becoming fatter with age
-- not currently in our collection --Populus simonii 'Pendula' // Weeping Simon Poplar
Tree.
BT002075Populus simonii var. SLU // Simon Poplar (SLU Provenance)
Tree.
BT001912