Manchester poplar

Cultivated for very rapid growth as specimen tree; useful for windbreaks. Tolerant of any soil other than constantly waterlogged soils. Avoid growing within 40m of buildings as the vigorous root system may damage drains and foundations, particularly on clay soils; has the potential to become a nuisance

Pruning group 1 in summer to avoid bleeding from pruning cuts. Established trees need little pruning; sucker removal in autumn or winter

Propagate from hardwood cuttings in winter or suckers in autumn or late winter

Leaves may be eaten by leaf beetles, sawflies and caterpillars

Susceptible to poplar bacterial canker and tree rusts, plus honey fungus and silver leaf