Populus alba, commonly called silver poplar, [2] [3] silverleaf poplar, [2] [3] or white poplar, [2] [3] is a species of poplar, most closely related to the aspens ( Populus sect. Populus ). Populus alba, commonly called white popular, is primarily grown for the silvery-green hues of its foliage, buds, young twigs and young bark. Native to Europe and Asia, it was first introduced into North America in the mid-1700s.
White Poplar (populus Alba) Photograph by Brian Gadsby/science Photo
Characteristics Habitat terrestrial New England state Connecticut Maine Massachusetts New Hampshire Rhode Island Vermont Growth form the plant is a tree Leaf type the leaf blade is simple (i.e., lobed or unlobed but not separated into leaflets ) Leaves per node Fast-growing, Populus alba (White Poplar) is a wide-spreading, suckering, deciduous tree with a broad crown boasting an attractive foliage of 3-5 lobed leaves, up to 5 in. long (12 cm), lustrous dark green above and white and downy underneath. Populus alba, or white poplar, is a large, very fast-growing deciduous tree. The young twigs and leaves are all covered in downy white hair, which can give it the impression that the tree is covered in snow. The rounded leaves are dark green on top and white and hairy underneath. They look particularly striking on a breezy day against a blue sky. Populus alba (White Poplar) Plant Info part shade, sun; urban landscapes, parks, farmsteads, mesic woods Pick an image for a larger view. See the glossary Detailed Information Flower: Male and female flowers are on separate trees (dioecious) in hanging clusters (catkins) from the leaf axils of 1 year old branches.
Populus alba European forest resources programme
Populus alba and hybrids ]. Early leaves are nearly oval and have margins with rounded teeth [ ]; mature leaves have 3 to 7 blunt lobes [] with toothed to wavy margins [ ]. Leaves measure 1 to 5 inches (3-12 cm) long and are longer than they are wide [ ], but leaf morphology can be variable [ ]. First published in Sp. Pl.: 1034 (1753) This species is accepted The native range of this species is Central & S. Europe to Xinjiang and W. Himalaya. It is a tree and grows primarily in the temperate biome. It is used as a medicine, has environmental uses and for fuel and food. Taxonomy Images General information Distribution Synonyms Publications The White Poplar is botanically called Populus alba. The Tree is a deciduous tree, it will be 20 - 30 m (66 - 99 ft) high. The leaves are lobed and the flowers are greenish, red. The tree likes Sun to half-shade at the location and the soil should be sandy - loamy to loamy. Common name: white poplar Scientific name: Populus alba Family: Salicaceae Origin: non-native White poplar is a deciduous broadleaf tree which can grow to 20m. The bark is pale grey with lines of black diamond-shaped pores, called lenticels. Twigs are white, and young twigs have a covering of dense white hair that lasts until their second year.
Árboles con alma Álamo.Àlber. (Populus alba)
This datasheet on Populus alba covers Identity, Overview, Associated Diseases, Pests or Pathogens, Distribution, Dispersal, Diagnosis, Biology & Ecology, Environmental Requirements, Natural Enemies, Impacts, Uses, Prevention/Control, Management, Genetics and Breeding, Economics, Further Information. Identity Preferred Scientific Name Populus alba is a deciduous Tree growing to 20 m (65ft) by 12 m (39ft) at a fast rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 3 and is not frost tender. It is in flower in March.
Scientific name: Populus alba Pronunciation: POP-yoo-lus AL-buh Common name (s): White Poplar Family: Salicaceae USDA hardiness zones: 4A through 9B (Fig. 2) Origin: not native to North America Invasive potential: invasive non-native Uses: reclamation; shade Availability: somewhat available, may have to go out of the region to find the tree Populus alba Common name: White Poplar European White Poplar Silver Poplar Pronunciation: pop-U-lus AL-ba Family: Salicaceae Genus: Populus Type: Broadleaf Native to (or naturalized in) Oregon: No Deciduous, large tree, 40-70 ft (12-21 m) tall with a similar spread. Bud and twigs covered with short white hairs.
Trees Populus alba White Poplar Abele
Populus alba 'Pyramidalis' at the Stadsträdgården, Karlstad, Sweden, in late August 2019. Image Tom Christian. 'Richardii' Upper surface of leaf golden yellow, the underside and the young shoots felted with white wool as in the type. First shown at the International Exhibition, Chelsea, 1921. There is an example at Syon House, London. P. alba is a spreading, deciduous tree with a broad crown, suckering freely. Rounded leaves are deeply-lobed, dark green on top and white and downy underneath. Young shoots and leaves are completely white and hairy; yellow autumn colour. In spring, male catkins are red and female, green Other common names abbey abele see more Dutch beech
