Foliage
Bark
Form
Taxonomy
| Family | Salicaceae |
|---|---|
| Genus | Populus |
| Species | alba |
| Common Name | European white poplar, white poplar |
| iTree Code | POAL7 |
Plant Form
| Form | Tree: medium to large |
|---|---|
| Height | 50 feet |
| Spread | 30 feet |
| Deciduous | Yes |
Identification Description
| Foliage | dark green above and light whitish and hairy below, leaves have 3-5 lobes, sinuses become more pronounced on larger mature leaves | Leaf Type
 |
Simple |
|---|---|---|---|
| Needles | 0 | ||
| Bark | young bark is light greenish gray to white, bark starts to develop dark blotches (potentially geometrically shaped), the most mature bark is strongly ridged and furrowed | ||
| Bud | conical, light tannish to reddish brown, buds white hairs | Bud Arrangement
|
Alternate |
| Twig | light chalky gray, white hairs | ||
| Flower | dioecious; male flowers form on 3-4" long catkins, red to purple colored anthers, hairy appearance; female catkins are greenish | ||
| Fruit | two-valved capsule | ||
| Fall Color | fall very early, usually show no coloration, could be yellow or red based on various authorities | ||
Site Characteristics
| USDA Zones
|
pH Levels | Salt Tolerance | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Min | 3a | Min | 5.6 | Soil | High |
| Max | 9a | Max | 8.0 | Spray | High |
| Shade Tolerance | Drought Tolerance | Allelopathy |
|---|---|---|
| Intolerant | High | Yes |
Species Status
| Nebraska Native | |
|---|---|
| U.S. Native | |
| Region of Origin | Asia-Temperate, Europe, Northern Africa |
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