Poplar
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Poplar
Populus nigra
Poplars are tall trees with leaves that shimmer and rustle in the wind. They grow near rivers and streams, providing shade and homes for birds and insects.
Habitat: Riversides
Appearance
The Poplar is a tall, slender tree often with pale or grayish bark, sometimes furrowed, and a distinctive upright or conical shape. Its shimmering, usually heart-shaped or triangular leaves flutter easily in the breeze, often revealing a lighter underside, creating a unique visual effect.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderMalpighialesFamilySalicaceaeGenusPopulus
Category
TreesRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Poplar leaves have flattened stalks that make them shiver and "clap" in the breeze!
Poplar wood is used to make popsicle sticks and even matchsticks!
The Pando 'tree' in Utah is a giant Poplar clone, the world's heaviest organism!
Their fluffy, cottony seeds are carried by wind, sometimes looking like summer snow!
Special abilities
Ability
Trembling Leaves
Poplar has flattened leaf stems that make its leaves flutter and "whisper" in the wind, helping reduce drag and reflect sunlight.
Ability
Rapid Rise
Poplar can grow incredibly fast, reaching impressive heights quickly to outcompete other plants for vital sunlight.
Ability
Root Network
Poplar has a wide-spreading root system that can stabilize soil, preventing erosion, especially along riverbanks.
Ability
Natural Cloner
Some Poplars can create entire groves of genetically identical trees by sprouting new trunks from their roots.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 20-40 m
- Canopy Spread
- 8-20 m
- Edible
- No
- Trunk Diameter
- 50-200 cm
- Lifespan
- 50-150 years
- Fruit Type
- Capsule
- Growth Rate
- Fast
- Leaf Type
- Deciduous
Ecological connections
eats
North American Beaver
Castor canadensis
Chews down Poplar for food and building dams.
eats
White-tailed Deer
Odocoileus virginianus
Browses on young Poplar shoots and leaves.
eats
Cottonwood Leaf Beetle
Chrysomela scripta
Feeds on Poplar leaves, especially young ones.
parasitizes
Poplar Rust
Melampsora medusae
Causes orange spots and damage on Poplar leaves.
Traits
Deciduous
Deciduous plants periodically shed all their leaves, typically during autumn or dry seasons.
Shade Tolerant
Shade tolerant plants are adapted to grow and thrive in areas with low light levels, requiring less direct sunlight.
Broadleaf Tree
Broadleaf trees are angiosperms characterized by flat, wide leaves that are typically shed annually in temperate climates.
Rapid Growing
Rapid growing plants exhibit accelerated growth rates, quickly increasing in size and biomass within a short period.
Forest
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
Also known as
Balm of Gileadpoplars, cottonwoods, and aspens
Collections
Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Enjoy the beauty of poplar trees from a safe distance and avoid climbing them.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Poplar?
20-40 m
How wide does Poplar spread?
8-20 m
Is Poplar edible?
No
How big is Poplar?
50-200 cm
How long does Poplar live?
50-150 years
Where is Poplar usually found?
Riversides
What kind of fruit does Poplar produce?
Capsule
How fast does Poplar grow?
Fast
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