Populus euphratica
Populus euphratica
- Native to:
- Afghanistan | Algeria | China | India | Iran | Iraq | Kazakhstan | Lebanon-Syria | Libya | Morocco | Pakistan | Palestine | Tadzhikistan | Transcaucasus | Türkiye | Turkmenistan | Uzbekistan
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Salicaceae
- Genus:
- Populus
- Species:
- Populus euphratica
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Tree
- Height:
- 1500 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★★★★★ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
- Fall Color:
- yellow
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Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Seeds are short-lived and require moist, bare soil for germination; no pretreatment needed if sown fresh.
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