POPULUS

Commonly known as Poplar

Poplars, in the willow family,  include the aspens and cottonwoods of North America and are one of the most important trees of the boreal forest, and taiga of Europe and Asia.

Represented in UK by native aspen (P. tremula) and probable native grey poplar (P. canescens).

Exremely useful throughout history. Used in the Middle Ages as shields being as durable as oak but lighter.Used for matches and the boxes for Camembert cheese and for snowboards.Peeled poplar baking moulds can be used in the freezer, oven and microwave

Genus of about 35 species of mainly deciduous trees from woodlands, valley bottoms, riverbanks and swampland throughout northern temperate regions.

Further Reading....
  • Deciduous
  • Additional Features
    Place of origin
    Northern temperate regions.
Populus - Growing Guide

Buy Varieties of POPULUS

POPULUS alba

POPULUS alba

Abele, White poplar

a tall growing tree with white woolly undersides to the leaves

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individually £11.00 each , 10+ £10.00 each 
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Estimated availability autumn 2024 Any time SEPT-DEC - Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
POPULUS candicans 'Aurora'

POPULUS candicans 'Aurora'

Balm of Gilead, Ontario poplar

striking young foliage, pink, cream & green

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£17.50 each 
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Estimated availability autumn 2024 Any time SEPT-DEC - Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
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£80.00 each 
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POPULUS purdomii

POPULUS purdomii

Poplar

attractive reddish young growth and massive erect catkins in spring. A feature plant in the Savill Gardens

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£25.00 each 

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