European white poplar (Populus alba)


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Type

deciduous tree icon

Deciduous

Status

tree introduced into Canada

Introduced

Edible fruit/nut tree?

NO

Names

Latin (scientific) name: Populus alba

Common English name: European white poplar

Other names: abele, silver poplar, silverleaf poplar

French name: Peuplier blanc

Habitat

No information available

Other notes

This species is listed in our Tree Killers resource. Learn more here.

Hardiness zone(s)

0a, 0b, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b

A hardiness zone is a geographically defined area where a given plant is capable of growing. Hardiness zones are based largely on climate, particularly minimum temperatures. Zone 0 covers the harshest areas in Canada for plant species. Higher numbers represent more temperate areas.

For more information on plant hardiness zones in Canada, visit Natural Resources Canada.

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