Populus laurifolia
Populus laurifolia
- Native to:
- China | Kazakhstan | Russia
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Salicaceae
- Genus:
- Populus
- Species:
- Populus laurifolia
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Tree
- Height:
- 3000 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★★★★★ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Cecropia moth (Hyalophora cecropia)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
- Fall Color:
- yellow
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Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require cold stratification; sow fresh seeds in moist soil.
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