white poplar

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Also known as: Populus alba, maple leaf poplar, silver poplar(Show More)

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The white poplar, scientifically known as Populus alba, is a species of tree native to the Northern Hemisphere. It is widely cultivated and can be found naturalized in the United States. This tree is characterized by its whitish bark and leaves that have a white, felt-like underside, which gives it the common name "silver poplar". The white poplar can grow up to 30 meters (100 feet) in height and is known for its spreading or columnar form. It is part of the Populus genus, which includes cottonwoods and aspens, and its wood is relatively soft, often used for making paper and veneer.12

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The white poplar (P. alba)—also known as silver poplar for its leaves, which have white felted undersides, and as maple leaf poplar for the leaves’ lobed margins—is widely spreading or columnar in form, reaching 30 metres (100 feet) in height. The gray poplar (P. ×canescens), a…
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The white poplar (P. alba)—also known as silver poplar for its leaves, which have white felted undersides, and as maple leaf poplar for the leaves’ lobed margins—is widely spreading or columnar in form, reaching 30 metres (100 feet) in height. The gray poplar (P. ×canescens), a…
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