Populus nigra f. italica

Planted: 1913

At the south end of the East Walk

Distribution:	Native to northern Italy
Planting Date:	1913, purchased from Plowman and son of Market Harborough
Growth Habit:	Well known and beautiful of all fasigiate trees, differs from the type with its slender tapering form and quite erect branches.
Bark:	Dark brown appearing black, rugged with numerous fissures and burrs.
Leaf:	Variable – diamond, triangular or ovate. Smooth, both surfaces are green.
Flowers:	Catkins, male red and female yellow green. This tree is female.
Fruit:	Female catkins develop into fluffy cotton-like seeds, which fall in late summer.
Potential tree size:	30 to 38m
Uses:	Ornamental
Plant Hunter:	Brought to England by Lord Rochford from Turin
Introduction Date:	1758
Anecdotes and Comments:	Mostly male trees as easily propagated from cuttings.