Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lasiocarpa
ID:
1134448

Status:
valid

Authors:
Oliv.

Source:
tro

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 20: t. 1943. 1890 [1891 publ. Oct 1890]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001133786



Common Names

  • Populus lasiocarpa
  • Lasiocarpa Poplar
  • Chinese White Poplar


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Description

Populus lasiocarpa (also called Woolly-Fruit Poplar, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree, typically growing up to 20 m tall. It is native to North America, and is commonly found in moist soils in valleys, along streams, and in other wet areas.

Uses & Benefits

Populus lasiocarpa is used for making paper, furniture, and other wood products. It is also used as an ornamental tree in landscaping and for providing shade.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Populus lasiocarpa are small, yellow-green, and appear in clusters. The seeds are small, light brown, and have a tuft of white hairs attached. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Populus lasiocarpa is a deciduous tree that can reach heights of up to 50 feet. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is typically done through cuttings taken in the summer or fall. These should be taken from healthy, disease-free trees and placed in a rooting medium such as sand or perlite. Once rooted, the cuttings can be planted in the ground or in containers.

Where to Find Populus lasiocarpa

Populus lasiocarpa is native to western 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,

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