"Sacha" wrote in But to get onto
truly heavenly scents, I'm after Matthew and Ray to order
some Populus balsamica because the smell of that, after a shower of rain
and
a warmish day is a transport of delight, IMO. I don't really understand
why
it isn't planted more because it's wonderful. Is there some drawback to
it
that other poplars don't have?
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Sacha
www.hillhousenursery.co.uk
South Devon
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I agree~~~ a lovely fragrance from the sticky buds. However I have
found it very prone to both bacterial and fungal canker as well as severe
die-back. I've always had to start again from cuttings every few years.
Besr Wishes Brian.