Plant Details

Populus x canadensis

Canadian poplar, Carolina poplar

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General Information

Scientific name: Populus x canadensis
Also known as: Canadian poplar, Carolina poplar

Plant Properties

Layer: Tree
Size: Large
Height: 40.00 m
Width: 12.00 m
Growth Rate: Fast
Leaf: Deciduous

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 4-9
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

An extract from the shoots can be used as a rooting hormone for various types of cuttings. It is obtained by soaking the chopped shoots in cold water for one day. This fast-growing and wind-resistant tree can be used in windbreaks. In more exposed locations, some form of wind shaping occurs. The tree foliage appears late, often helping it to evade spring storms. The wood is soft, fairly fuzzy in texture, odorless and tasteless, has low flammability, is not durable but very resistant to wear. It is used for making staves for barrels and wood products, it turns well. It makes an excellent fuel.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 01/11
End of Harvest: 28/02

Crown Data

Crown Type: Broad pyramidal
Crown Density: Dense crown