French names:
Peuplier noir, Peuplier noir d'Italie Family: Willow Family (Salicaceae) Group: Poplars & Aspens Distinctive features: Tree; Tall narrow pillar-like shape. Similar species: •
Eastern Cottonwood (Populus deltoides) - Leaves are bigger; tree lacks the pillar shape of Lombardy Poplar. Leaves: Alternate, Simple, Toothed Habitat: Fields and Open Areas Books: Trees in Canada: 350 Native/Non-native:
Non-native Origin and Meaning of Names:
Scientific Name: nigra: black Photographs:
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Range Map is at the bottom of the page
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