Plantation of Italian poplar, variety AF8

Poplar Rods – Italian AF8

From £143.00

AF8 (Populus x generosa) x P. trichocarpa)

Bred in 1993, AF8 has become the leading variety in Europe in terms of planted surface. It is well adapted to all soil types thanks to the marked plasticity of the plant and the tolerance to fungal diseases. It can tolerate exposure, high altitudes and drought.

Timber characteristics

Density: 0.80 T/m3
Basal density: 0.31 g/cm3
Average weight of a plant (diameter 36 cm): 950 kg

Plant Breeders’ Rights Information

This poplar variety is protected by Plant Breeders’ Rights legislation. In accordance with EC Regulation No. 2100/94, no further multiplication or propagation is permitted from any Plant Breeders’ Rights protected poplar plants/rods/cuttings, or each and every part thereof, whether assigned, purchased or supplied. This regulation prohibits unlicensed willow multiplication or propagation for own and others use as well as for sale.

Length

Pack Size

Clear

Description

Please note:

These varieties are dispatched from Carlisle in England
The earliest we can dispatch poplar is December. However, we would not recommend planting before February. Optimum planting is in early March.

Please find Best Practice Guidelines for growing poplar as SRC and SRF on the Envirocrops website.

We are sold out for 2026. Prices will be going up soon so to avoid these price rises, order now for 2027 planting.

Additional information

Length	1.5m, 2.0m
Pack Size	100, 250, 500, 1000, 5000

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