Sunday 5 May 2013

Black poplar - Populus nigra

 
The Black poplar is immensely tall and overshadows the much smaller trees and shrubs surrounding it within Longford park. The male catkins are reddish purple, whereas the female catkins are green tinged pink. The Black poplar and appears to be the most popular in poor damp soils.
Information from Collins Complete Guide to British Trees
 



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