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Black Poplar (Populus nigra)
(Family - Salicaceae)
Description: Deciduous fast growing tree. Planted poplars are hybrids of P. nigra and foreign species. Height 30m
Where found: Wet woods and stream sides but becoming rare. Should not be planted near buildings or where there are land drains. Also upland and exposed sites suitable. Natural distribution in Mainly Eastern and Central England but across England to Cheshire. Possibly native in South and Centre of Ireland. Native to most of Europe and Western Asia.
Phenology:
| Flowers | Leaves | Fruit | Ripen | Fall |
| Mar/April | April/May | May/June |
Similar species: Aspen is another native poplar.
Uses past & present: White and soft wood not very durable. Uses of wood - Used for plywood and as a softwood substitute in building and pallets. Industrial uses include wood wool board products and pulp.
Propagation and Growth: Grown from sets. Hard wood cuttings 20 to 25cm long are inserted into cultivated soil with top end level with soil surface. Will trees produced from seed although fertility rate not high. Forestry commission grant aid restricted to certain hybrids.
Black Poplar leaf
