Populus alba L.
Eurasian white poplar (silver poplar; white poplar)
Salicacea
Introduction to Vascular Plants
Eurasian white poplar (silver poplar; white poplar)
Salicacea
Introduction to Vascular Plants
Introduction
The Eurasian white poplar can persist from cultivation and spread by root sprouts into nearby areas.
Note Author: Frank Lomer, Honorary Research Associate, University of British Columbia Herbarium. |
Status Information
| Origin Status | Provincial Status | BC List (Red Blue List) | COSEWIC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unlisted | Unknown (Non-established) | Not Listed |
BC Ministry of Environment: BC Species and Ecosystems Explorer.
Taxonomic Notes
"This European native grows to 30 m tall and is cultivated frequently, and often naturalized, in climates colder than ours.The upper surface [of the leaves] is dark grey-green, and the undersurface silvery due to a dense coat of white hairs, especially prominent on young leaves and twigs." (Straley 1992).
Straley, Gerald B. 1992. Trees of Vancouver. A guide to common and unusual trees of the city. UBC Press, Vancouver |