white poplar
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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.
Habitat: Forests
Appearance
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.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderMalpighialesFamilySalicaceaeGenusPopulus
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
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!
Special abilities
Ability
Silver Shimmer Shield
White poplar has fuzzy, silver leaf undersides that reflect sunlight, helping it reduce water loss and tolerate dry conditions.
Ability
Root Runner
White poplar can grow new trees from its extensive root system, allowing it to spread quickly and colonize new areas efficiently.
Ability
Sun-Reflective Bark
White poplar has light-colored bark that reflects sunlight, protecting the tree from overheating in sunny, exposed locations.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 2000-3000 cm
- Spread
- 1000-2000 cm
- Flower Size
- 3-7 cm
- Bloom Season
- Spring
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Wind
Ecological connections
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.
Traits
Deciduous
Deciduous plants periodically shed all their leaves, typically during autumn or dry seasons.
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Broadleaf Tree
Broadleaf trees are angiosperms characterized by flat, wide leaves that are typically shed annually in temperate climates.
Fall Color
Fall color refers to the seasonal change in foliage pigmentation, primarily in deciduous plants, displaying vibrant hues.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
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
Silver PoplarWhite Poplar Tree
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is white poplar?
2000-3000 cm
How wide does white poplar spread?
1000-2000 cm
How big are the flowers on white poplar?
3-7 cm
When does white poplar bloom?
Spring
Is white poplar edible?
No
Is white poplar toxic?
None
What is white poplar's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is white poplar pollinated?
Wind
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