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Black poplar

How to identify Black poplar (Populus nigra)

Black poplar, also known as Italian poplar

The black poplar is characterized by a uniquely narrow and tall silhouette, reaching heights of up to 50 feet (15 meters). Its growth rate is notably rapid. The tree presents with dark gray bark that becomes deeply furrowed with age. These textured furrows contribute to the visual interest of black poplar during the dormant winter months. Younger specimens may have smoother bark, which becomes rugged with maturity, offering a tactile as well as visual identifier.

Lifespan

Lifespan: Perennial

Plant Type

Plant Type: Tree

Leaf Type

Leaf Type: Deciduous

Quickly Identify Black poplar

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Tall tree up to 50 feet (15 meters) with rapid growth.

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Distinct bark texture: deeply furrowed, peeling off in scales.

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Triangular leaves, glossy with serrated edges, turning yellow in autumn.

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Male and female flowers in catkins: green and red color difference.

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Dark gray to black trunk with rough, flaky bark, reaching 3 feet (1 meter) in diameter.

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Detailed Traits of Black poplar

Leaf Features

The leaves of black poplar are generally triangular or diamond-shaped, exhibiting a glossy sheen. They measure about 2 to 4 inches (5 to 10 cm) in length and 1.5 to 3 inches (4 to 8 cm) in width. The surface is smooth and shiny, with fine serrated edges. The leaves are typically a bright green color, transitioning to a vibrant yellow in autumn. Prominent veins extend from the central vein to the edges, giving the leaf a distinct vein pattern.

Leaf Shape

Ovate ,
Rhombic ,
Deltoid

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Leaf Type

Simple

Leaf Base

Cuneate ,
Truncate

Leaf Arrangement

Alternate

Leaf Apex

Acuminate

Leaf Margin

Crenate

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Flower Features

The flowers of black poplar are small and inconspicuous, appearing in early spring. Female flowers are characterized by their green color and are typically clustered, forming catkins that can reach up to 3 inches (7.5 cm) in length. Male flowers are distinguishable by their red color and also form catkins, which are slightly longer, up to 4 inches (10 cm). These flowers lack significant fragrance and distinguish themselves by their color differences, aiding in straightforward identification.

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Corolla Type

Apetalous

Inflorescence Type

Ament/Catkin

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Fruit Features

Fruit Type

Capsule

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Key Facts About Black poplar

Attributes of Black poplar
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Height
20 m to 40 m
Spread
3 m to 3.5 m
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
5 cm to 6 cm
Flower Color
Green
Red
Yellow
Fruit Color
White
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Scientific Classification of Black poplar

Family
Willow
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Genus
Populus
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Species
Black poplar (Populus nigra)
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Distribution Map of Black poplar

Black poplar is native to Europe, southwest and central Asia, and northwest Africa and favors temperate, dry grasslands. A cultivated variant has been introduced around the world as an ornamental landscaping tree, which has been listed as invasive or potentially invasive in some nations in the Americas, as well as South Africa.
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