Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
heimburgeri
ID:
931416

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.Boivin

Source:
cmp

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Naturaliste Canad. 93: 434 (1966)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000930753



Common Names

  • Heimburgeri Populus
  • Heimburgeri Poplar
  • Heimburgeri Tree


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Description

Populus heimburgeri (also called Heimburger's Poplar, Heimburger's Cottonwood, and Heimburger's Cottonwood Poplar, among many other common names) is a small, deciduous tree native to western North America. It typically grows in wet areas, such as wet meadows, marshes, and along the edges of streams and lakes.

Uses & Benefits

Populus heimburgeri is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and for making baskets, furniture, and other items.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Populus heimburgeri has small, yellow-green flowers that appear in the spring. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings are slender and upright.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Populus heimburgeri is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or by layering. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil conditions, including acidic and alkaline soils. It is drought tolerant once established. Pruning is not necessary but can be done in late winter or early spring to shape the plant.

Where to Find Populus heimburgeri

Populus heimburgeri is native to Mexico and can be found in montane and subalpine forests.

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,

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