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species 31,947 observations

Black Poplar

Populus nigra

Status
introduced
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

Supports All

88 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Willow Leafcone Caterpillar Moth, Hornet Moth, Mourning Cloak, Dusky Clearwing Moth 56
  • Hosted animals Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it Pacific Flat-Headed Borer, Granulate Poplar Borer, Plum Beetle 3
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Poplar Gall Aphid, Small Poplar Borer, Mallard, Common Raven 29

Children

  • Lombardy Poplar

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer
Trees
Light
Full sun
Moisture
Wet
Resists
Wet soil
Habit
Columnar Erect Rounded
Plant type
Tree

From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.

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