white poplar

Populus alba

The white poplar is a tall tree with beautiful white bark and green leaves. It grows quickly and can be found in many places, making it a friendly tree for nature lovers.

Hábitat: Forests

Aspecto

The white poplar has striking silvery-white bark, often becoming fissured with age. Its dark green, lobed leaves have a distinctive felt-like, silvery-white underside, shimmering brightly in the breeze, making it easily distinguishable from other poplars.

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white poplar

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Datos interesantes

Ancient Romans used white poplar wood for shields because it was light yet strong.

Its name 'Populus' means 'people' in Latin, perhaps because its leaves 'tremble' like a crowd!

The unique shape of its leaves makes them 'clatter' in the wind, sounding like falling rain!

White poplars are super-fast growers, shooting up many feet each year!

Habilidades especiales

White poplar has fuzzy, silver leaf undersides that reflect sunlight, helping it reduce water loss and tolerate dry conditions.

White poplar can grow new trees from its extensive root system, allowing it to spread quickly and colonize new areas efficiently.

White poplar has light-colored bark that reflects sunlight, protecting the tree from overheating in sunny, exposed locations.

Medidas y detalles

Altura: 2000-3000 cm
Extensión: 1000-2000 cm
Tamaño de la flor: 3-7 cm
Temporada de floración: Primavera
Comestible: No
Toxicidad: Ninguna
Ciclo de vida: Perenne
Método de polinización: Viento

Conexiones ecológicas

eaten by

Eyed hawkmoth

Smerinthus ocellata

Larvae feed on its leaves.

shelters

Blackbird

Turdus merula

Provides nesting sites and shelter.

symbiotic with

Deceiver mushroom

Laccaria laccata

Exchanges nutrients with its roots.

eaten by

European rabbit

Oryctolagus cuniculus

Browses on young shoots and bark.

Rasgos

Caducifolio

Las plantas caducifolias pierden periódicamente todas sus hojas, por lo general durante el otoño o las estaciones secas.

Floración

Las plantas con flores son cualquier planta que produce flores como parte de su ciclo reproductivo.

Árbol de hoja ancha

Los árboles de hoja ancha son angiospermas caracterizadas por hojas planas y anchas que típicamente se caen anualmente en climas templados.

Colores otoñales

Los colores otoñales se refieren al cambio estacional en la pigmentación del follaje, principalmente en plantas de hoja caduca, mostrando tonos vibrantes.