Pruned/thinned rising 9 year old Kawa and Toa poplar poles – Ruapehu District

Poplar Update

Poplar & Willow Poles 2021

Horizons Regional Council has a selection of poplar and willow poles for sale each year. These poles are bred in our nurseries specifically for planting on farm and provide a number of benefits:

• Erosion control
• Shade for stock
• Shelter belts
• Drought fodder
• Timber (Poplars)

Currently all willow poles have been allocated but a number of our poplar varieties remain. These are Kawa, Veronese, and Shinsei. These varieties are available as A-grade 3 metre poles.

Kawa is an excellent soil conservation tree in moist areas that are sheltered from excessive wind. It has a moderate crown and is Possum resistant. Kawa is the densest poplar making it good for timber and fire wood.

Veronese is a straight stemmed, narrow crowned tree. It is suitable for a range of sites and has some tolerance to drought. Veronese can withstand more exposed, windy sites unlike Kawa. This tree has Lombardy genetics.

Shinsei is a tree recommended for general soil conservation purposes and is suited to moist inland sites. It is reasonably wind tolerant and also has good possum resistance. It grows branches at a steep angle resulting in a narrow crown with no heavy limbs.

If you are interested in ordering Poplar Poles for this winter or require more information, please contact your local Land Management Advisor.

The Poplar and Willow Research Trust have a website with a range of information on all things Poplar poles, find it here