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Populus x canadensis

Canadian poplar, Carolina poplar

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Common names

8 names · 4 languages
EnglishYour language
  • Canadian poplar
  • Carolina poplar[1]
  • Hybrid Black-poplar[1]
Other languages (3)
Dutch
  • Canadapopulier
  • Canadese populier
  • Euramerikaanse populier
French
  • Peuplier du Canada
German
  • Kanadische Hybridpappel[1]
Sources & name notes (1)

Names recorded in our plant catalogue and botanical sources, grouped by language. Usage can vary by region.

Numbered references identify names recorded by an external source. Other names are from our plant catalogue.

[1] Catalogue of Life 2026-08-20 — Populus × canadensis Moench ↗

Common names from World Plants, version 26.05, reproduced in Catalogue of Life 2026-08-20. License: CC BY.

Source records
  • Carolina poplar — VernacularName.tsv, line 161557; taxon 4LVK9.
  • Hybrid Black-poplar (EN) — VernacularName.tsv, line 161558; taxon 4LVK9.
  • Kanadische Hybridpappel (DE) — VernacularName.tsv, line 161559; taxon 4LVK9.

General information

Scientific name: Populus x canadensis
Accepted name (Kew): Populus × canadensis View name reference ↗

Accepted in the cited taxonomic treatment. Botanical references may use alternative names.

Sources [1] [2]
Botanical family: Salicaceae

Kew's family placement for the genus Populus (WCVP v16).

Sources [1]
Also known as: Canadian poplar, Carolina poplar

Plant characteristics

Layer: Tree
Catalogue size class: Large
Height: 40.00 m
Spread: 12.00 m
Growth rate: Fast
Foliage: Deciduous

Growing conditions

USDA hardiness: 4-9
Soil moisture:
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Full sun

Uses

Edible parts:
-
Edibility rating:
(0)
Medicinal rating:
(0)
Functions:
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

Harvest starts: 01/11
Harvest ends: 28/02

Crown

Crown shape: Broad pyramidal
Crown density: Dense crown

Sources and references

References for the information marked with source numbers on this page.

Sources checked
  1. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew World Checklist of Vascular Plants, version 16, extracted 4 June 2026
    Supports: TaxonomyBotanical family
    Relevant sections
    • Taxonomy: WCVP version 16, wcvp_names.csv: Populus × canadensis Moench, name ID 2921452, row 222073; Populus canadensis F.Michx., name ID 2917354, row 847528
    • Botanical family: WCVP v16, wcvp_names.csv row 1426848; name ID 2917745; Populus L.. Family column.

    Source checked on .

    Source data licence: CC BY 3.0.

  2. Catalogue of Life Catalogue of Life 2026-08-20 — Populus × canadensis

    Taxonomic data from World Plants, version 26.05, reproduced in Catalogue of Life 2026-08-20.

    Supports: Taxonomy
    Relevant sections
    • Taxonomy: COL 2026-08-20, NameUsage.tsv line 1011171, ID 4LVK9: Populus × canadensis Moench (accepted).

    Source checked on .