Status:
valid
Authors:
Rehder
Source:
tro
Year:
1931
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 12: 59 (1931)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001133622
Common Names
- Chinese Aspen
- Chinese Poplar
- Chinese Cottonwood
Description
Populus cathayana (also called Chinese Poplar, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to China. It has a spreading crown and a light gray bark. The leaves are ovate-oblong, with a serrated margin and a pointed tip. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, at an altitude of 0-1500 m.
Uses & Benefits
Populus cathayana is used for making paper, furniture, and other wood products. It is also used as an ornamental tree in landscaping and for providing shade.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Populus cathayana var. latifolia (Z.Wang & C.Y.Yu) Z.Wang & S.L.Tung
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Populus cathayana has small yellow-green flowers, small seeds and small seedlings with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Populus cathayana is a deciduous tree that can grow up to 20 meters in height. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and pH levels. It is moderately drought-tolerant once established.
Where to Find Populus cathayana
Populus cathayana is native to China and Japan.
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,