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Black Italian Poplar (Populus x canadensis var. serotina)

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Catkins on female tree breaking open to release seeds. This tree is often confused with Black Poplar (Populus nigra) but is usually larger and has nobosses on its trunk Picture taken June 15th 2006 at and a neater crown. It is a hybrid between Black Poplar and American Poplar (Populus deltoides) and is widely planted for timber and ornament. Like Black poplar it has deeply furrowed bark, fine toothed glossy leaves and flat buds. The male trees bear numerous bright red catkins in April before the leaves. The female trees are longer with widely spaced flowers. Picture taken June 15th 2006 at Maulden, Bedfordshire.

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2nd Jul 2006 by Diane Earl

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Biology, Science

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Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Key Stage 4+

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