Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
canescens
ID:
928808

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Aiton) Sm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1804

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. 3: 1080 (1804)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000928145



Common Names

  • Populus Canescens
  • Gray Poplar
  • Gray Poplar Tree


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Description

Populus canescens (also called Gray Poplar, among many other common names) is a large tree native to North America. It has triangular leaves and yellowish-green flowers. It grows in riparian habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Populus canescens is used for making furniture, paper, and other wood products. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Populus canescens has small, yellow-green flowers that appear in the spring. Its seeds are small and winged, and its seedlings are slender and have a yellowish-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Populus canescens is a deciduous tree native to North America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist soil mix. It prefers full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Populus canescens

Populus canescens is native to the temperate regions of North America.

Species in the Populus genus

Populus deltoides, Populus inopina, Populus euphratica, Populus fremontii, Populus canescens, Populus candicans, Populus balsamifera, Populus berolinensis, Populus brayshawii, Populus berkarensis, Populus simonii, Populus smithii, Populus suaveolens, Populus tadshikistanica, Populus tomentosa, Populus tremula, Populus rollandii, Populus rouleauiana, Populus trichocarpa, Populus tremuloides, Populus odorata, Populus parryi, Populus moscoviensis, Populus nigra, Populus grandidentata, Populus hopeiensis, Populus hinckleyana, Populus heterophylla, Populus hastata, Populus alba, Populus acuminata, Populus jackii, Populus kanjilaliana, Populus hybrida, Populus brandegeei, Populus heimburgeri, Populus generosa, Populus angustifolia, Populus mexicana, Populus ciliata, Populus mexicana, Populus tomentosa, Populus cathayana, Populus amurensis, Populus berolinensis, Populus cataracti, Populus glaucicomans, Populus iliensis, Populus laurifolia, Populus macrocarpa,

Species in the Salicaceae family

Abatia angeliana, Abatia americana, Abatia canescens, Abatia glabra, Abatia mexicana, Abatia microphylla, Abatia parviflora, Abatia rugosa, Abatia spicata, Abatia stellata, Azara alpina, Azara celastrina, Azara dentata, Azara integrifolia, Azara intermedia, Azara lanceolata, Azara microphylla, Azara petiolaris, Azara salicifolia, Azara serrata, Azara uruguayensis, Banara acunae, Banara arguta, Banara axilliflora, Banara boliviana, Banara brasiliensis, Banara brittonii, Banara caymanensis, Banara cordifolia, Banara domingensis, Banara excisa, Banara glauca, Banara guianensis, Banara ibaguensis, Banara larensis, Banara leptophylla, Banara minutiflora, Banara nitida, Banara orinocensis, Banara parviflora, Banara portoricensis, Banara quinquenervis, Banara regia, Banara riparia, Banara riscoi, Banara saxicola, Banara selleana, Banara serrata, Banara splendens, Banara tomentosa,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-5000115: Based on the initial data import
James Edward Smith (1759-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sm.' in the authors string.
William Aiton (1731-1793): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aiton' in the authors string.