Populus x canescens
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Populus x canescens
Also known as:
Grey Poplar
Images:
Google Images
Plant Properties
Layer:
Tree
Format:
Large
Height:
30.00 m
Width:
15.00 m
Growth Rate:
Fast
Leaf:
Deciduous
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
4-9
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Sun
Sun
Usage properties
Edible part:
Inner bark
Inner bark
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
Pioneer, Wind trap, Wood
Pioneer, Wind trap, Wood
Description
Inner bark - raw or cooked. It can be dried, ground into powder, and then added to grain flour to make bread and such. It has a very bitter taste and is only used as food during famine, when all other options have been exhausted. Young shoots - cooked. Not very tasty.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
01/10
End of Harvest:
28/02
Crown Data
Crown Type:
Breed Piramidaal
Crown Density:
Dichte kroon
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Alnus glutinosa European Alder |
Alnus glutinosa enhances soil nitrogen levels and provides organic matter through leaf litter. |
|
Salix alba Willow |
Salix alba helps with soil stabilization and reduces soil erosion surrounding Populus x canescens. |
|
Viburnum opulus Highbush cranberry |
Viburnum opulus attracts beneficial insects like pollinators and works as a habitat for wildlife. |
|
Carya illinoinensis Pecans |
Carya illinoinensis contributes to the improvement of soil structure and provides additional shade under growth. |
|
Ziziphus jujuba Jujube |
Ziziphus jujuba enhances biodiversity and provides edible fruits for wildlife. |