Populus pruinosa

Populus pruinosa

Native to:
Afghanistan | China | Kazakhstan | Kirgizstan | Tadzhikistan | Turkmenistan | Uzbekistan

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Taxonomy

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

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Tree
Height:
2000 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; sow fresh in spring after cold stratification.

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