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Populus x euramericana (Euramerican poplar)

Climate

These hybrids thrive in regions with moderate to warm climates and prefer altitudes ranging from low to moderate. They are adaptable to various soil types, including deep, well-drained soils, and are often found near rivers and on floodplains.

Common Name

Euramerican poplar

Description

The Euramerican poplar (Populus x euramericana) is a hybrid tree resulting from the cross between the European Populus nigra and the American Populus deltoides. It is known for its fast growth, attractive appearance, and high-quality timber. This hybrid is disease-resistant, easily propagated from cuttings, and thrives in deep, well-watered soils or near river banks.

Genus
Grouping
Other utility
Latin Name

Populus x euramericana

Origin

Country of origin: United States

Other Relevant Information

Key Features of Populus x euramericana (Euramerican poplar): - Hybrid of European Populus nigra and American Populus deltoides - Renowned for fast growth and attractive ornamental appearance - Excellent timber trees with disease resistance - Large leaves and free from burrs - Propagate well from cuttings - Thrive in deep, light, well-watered soils, river banks, and alluvial plains - Contains green leaf protein of 13.3% with a digestibility rate of 74.0% Note: This information provides a brief overview of the key features of Populus x euramericana. For more detailed and specific information, it is recommended to refer to reliable botanical resources or consult experts in the field.

Soil Preferences

Deep, light, well-watered soils, or river banks and alluvial plains.

Specific species
Uses
Timber
Suitability to cool temperate climate

This hybrid was obtained by crossing the European Populus nigra with the American Populus deltoides. Different cultivars have individual characteristics some of which are renowned as fast growing, attractive ornamentals, very good timber trees and producers of large leaves. They are free from burrs (the main defect of P. nigra), are disease resistant and generally propagate from cuttings better than P. deltoides. They prefer deep, light, well - watered soils, or river banks and alluvial plains. Green leaf protein - 13.3%, digestibility - 74.0%.