Plant Details

Populus nigra

Black Poplar, Lombardy poplar

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General Information

Scientific name: Populus nigra
Also known as: Black Poplar, Lombardy poplar

Plant Properties

Layer: Tree
Size: Large
Height: 30.00 m
Width: 20.00 m
Growth Rate: Fast
Leaf: Deciduous

Growth conditions

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

Usage properties

Edible part:
-
Edibility:
(0)
Medicinal:
(0)
Features:
Pioneer species, Windbreak, Wood

Description

The inner bark is dried, ground, and then added to flour to make bread and similar products. It is used as food during times of famine when all other options have been exhausted.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 01/10
End of Harvest: 31/03

Crown Data

Crown Type: Narrow pyramidal
Crown Density: Dense crown