Populus alba L.

Native Information

Europe, Central Asia, Introduced and cultivated in india (Himalayan valleys, plains).

Habitat

Habit

Medium to large deciduous tree 20-30m tall leaves lobed , dark green above and densely white -hairy beneath givig a silvery appearance; bark smooth white gray in young trees, becoming darker and fissured with age.

Uses

Light timber (plywood , packing , matches ). Fuelwood; panted for shade and avenues: ornamental for sivery foliage ; also useful for soil binding and windbreaker.

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