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Populus tremula 'Erecta' Tree

Name: Populus tremula 'Erecta' Tree
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: PTE.FG.28.1
Price: 225.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

Swedish Columnar Aspen Trees

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Awards RHS Award of Garden Merit

Final size 8 x 1 metres in 20 years

Foliage Heart-shaped green leaves (deciduous)

Flowers Catkins in spring

Position Full sun

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Description

The architectural pillar form and glorious seasonal colour make this an underused hero in the garden! Populus tremula 'Erecta' is a remarkably columnar tree that will grow to approximately 8 x 1 metres in 20 years with its narrow form drawing the eye in. The small, pointed, heart-shaped foliage is mid-green throughout the spring and summer and rustles pleasantly in a breeze, turning vibrant shades of orange, yellow and red in the autumn.

First discovered in a Swedish woodland, hence the common name Swedish Columnar Aspen, it also goes by the names Upright Aspen and Populus tremuloides 'Erecta'. It looks striking when planted in an avenue at close proximity, but equally its columnar form makes it ideal for tight spaces where upright interest or screening is required. Coastal positions and inland exposure aren’t a problem and it is also hardy. Populus tremula 'Erecta' is a delightful specimen tree with many uses which will reward you with its fiery seasonal colour.

AKA Swedish Columnar Aspen, Swedish Upright Poplar, Upright European Aspen, Populus tremula Erecta, Populus tremuloides Erecta

Planting Steps

1Preparation

Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.

2Planting

Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.

3Last Steps

Water generously around the base of the plant.
If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.

Aftercare Advice

Trees and shrubs require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.

For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.

MAINLAND UK — excluding remote locations
Small trees & shrubs*: £12 for 1 or more
Larger shrubs & mature Japanese Maples: £35 for 1 or more
Mature, Pleached, Hedging & Specialist Trees: £65 for 1 or more

REMOTE UK LOCATIONS — including Scottish Highlands & Islands
Small trees & shrubs*: £35 for 1 or more
Larger shrubs & mature Japanese Maples: £65 for 1 or more
Mature, Pleached, Hedging & Specialist Trees: £120 for 1 or more

*Small trees & shrubs are typically supplied in pots up to 15 litres.
Additional remote-location surcharges may apply.
Unfortunately, we are not able to make delivery of live plants to Northern Ireland or any countries outside of the UK.

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