Populus × canadensis

Populus × canadensis
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Rosids
Order: Malpighiales
Family: Salicaceae
Genus: Populus
Section: Aigeiros
Species: P. × canadensis
Binomial name
Populus × canadensis
Moench

Populus × canadensis, known as Canadian poplar or Carolina poplar, is a naturally occurring hybrid of Populus nigra and Populus deltoides.[1] It is commonly used by landscape architects. Varieties include "Aurea" ("Golden Carolina poplar")[2] and "Robusta".[3]

References

  1. "Populus x canadensis Canadian Poplar, Carolina Poplar PFAF Plant Database". www.pfaf.org. Retrieved 2016-04-18.
  2. "Populus x canadensis 'Aurea' | golden Carolina poplar/RHS Gardening". www.rhs.org.uk. Retrieved 2016-04-18.
  3. "Populus x canadensis 'Robusta'". landscape architect's pages. Retrieved 2016-04-18.


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