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White Poplar
Populus alba
Plant Type
Deciduous tree
Height
49-98ft
Introduction / Invasiveness
- It was first introduced to North America in 1748 for cultivation
- Can withstand a range of conditions and human disturbances so it outcompetes native trees
Flower / Fruit
- Flowers hang down in catkins, male flowers are reddish while female flowers are greenish, both blooming in spring
- Has a green dry fruit that splits open when ripe and hangs down from its branches
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