the populus alba “nivea” is a leaf-shaped plant with rapid growth, belonging to the salicaceae family. has an irregular and more or less rounded foliage peculiar to other populus for its green color with silvery reflections on the lower page. in autumn colored yellow-orange. the radical apparatus is extremely ramified making it firmly anchored to the ground and is very wind resistant. has no particular needs even if it prefers fresh, deep and permeable soils in sunny locations. also indicated for dry land. good resistance to water stagnation, salinity, pollution.