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Populus x canescens (grey poplar)

Climate

It prefers temperate climates and is adaptable to a wide range of altitudes.

Common Name

Grey poplar

Description

Populus x canescens, commonly known as grey poplar, is a hybrid tree resulting from the cross between the white poplar and the aspen. It is a suckering tree with silvery leaves and produces lightweight, smooth wood that is used for various purposes, including silk rollers and doors.

Genus
Grouping
Other utility
Latin Name

Populus x canescens

Origin

Country of origin: United Kingdom

Other Relevant Information

Populus x canescens, commonly known as grey poplar, is a hybrid tree resulting from the crossing of the white poplar and the aspen. It is categorized under the grouping of other utility plants. The grey poplar is characterized by its suckering growth habit and its silvery leaves. It produces a smooth, non-splintering, non-warping, lightweight wood that finds various applications, ranging from silk-rollers to doors. Apart from these features mentioned in the description, there are no additional specific details provided about this plant.

Soil Preferences

- Well-drained soil - Moist soil - Sandy soil - Loamy soil - Clay soil

Specific species
Uses
Suitability to cool temperate climate

A result of crossing the white poplar and the aspen. A suckering tree with silvery leaves, it produces a smooth, non - splintering, non - warping, lightweight wood which has many uses from silk - rollers to doors.