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    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.

    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • Place of origin
      Northern temperate regions.
    • Deciduous
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    varieties

    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Wildflower Mini Meadow
    Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden. 200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
    3m²
    £7.00
    10m²
    £15.50
    Vermin & Pest Control
    SB Plant Invigorator
    This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide. Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
    500 ml
    £8.00
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
    All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants. Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
    1 ltr
    £8.50
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