we compared five different planting density cutting seedling experiment , and used new poplar variety of 6Hua- shi 2》for experimental material in Jianghan plain . The results showed that among five seedling densities , the growth of seedlings with the density of 40cm ×50cm was the best , followed by 20cm ×90cm . There were no significant differences between density of 40cm ×50cm and 20cm ×90cm , no matter one-year old stem with one-year old root or one-year old stem with two-year old root. combined the seedling quality grade with the cost of seedling , it is recommended that the seedling density of poplar with 20cm ×90cm , that is the mode wide row and narrow plant in Jianghan plain , to improve the economic benefits of seedling.