Populus × canadensis

Populus × canadensis
Scientific classification
Kingdom:Plantae
Clade:Angiosperms
Clade:Eudicots
Clade:Rosids
Order:Malpighiales
Family:Salicaceae
Genus:Populus
Section:Populus sect. Aigeiros
Species: P. × canadensis
Binomial name
Populus × canadensis

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 "Robusta".[2] and "Aurea" ("Golden Carolina poplar"), which has won the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit.[3][4]

References

  1. "Populus x canadensis Canadian Poplar, Carolina Poplar PFAF Plant Database". www.pfaf.org. Retrieved 2016-04-18.
  2. "Populus x canadensis 'Robusta'". landscape architect's pages. Retrieved 2016-04-18.
  3. "RHS Plantfinder - Populus × canadensis 'Aurea'". Retrieved 14 May 2018.
  4. "AGM Plants - Ornamental" (PDF). Royal Horticultural Society. July 2017. p. 82. Retrieved 14 May 2018.


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