Populus macrocarpa

Populus macrocarpa

Native to:
Afghanistan | China | India | Kazakhstan | Kirgizstan | Pakistan | Tadzhikistan | Uzbekistan

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Salicaceae
Genus:
Populus
Species:
Populus macrocarpa

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Tree
Drought Tolerance:
Low

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:
★★★★★ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
beavers, birds, small mammals
Fall Color:
yellow

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Seeds require cold stratification for 60-90 days; sow in spring.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash