Plant Details

Populus alba

White Poplar

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General Information

Scientific name: Populus alba
Also known as: White Poplar

Plant Properties

Layer: Tree
Size: Large
Height: 20.00 m
Width: 12.00 m
Growth Rate: Fast
Leaf: Deciduous

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 3-9
Soil Moisture:
Moist, Well-drained
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Full sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Leaves
Edibility:
(1)
Medicinal:
(2)
Features:
Wood, Windbreak, Pioneer species, Dye

Description

The translation is correct as follows: "Leaves are rich in vitamin C. To retain the vitamins in the leaves, it is recommended to steam or lightly cook them instead of overcooking them."

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 01/10
End of Harvest: 28/02

Crown Data

Crown Type: Narrow pyramidal
Crown Density: Dense crown