Populus balsamifera

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balsam poplar

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Other common names

eastern balsam poplar, hackmatack, tacamahac, balm of Gilead

Synonyms

Populus tacamahaca

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Botanical Details

Family
Salicaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Genus
Populus are deciduous trees, mostly very fast-growing and large, with male and female catkins on separate trees, opening before the leaves. Male catkins are the more ornamental, female ones can be a nuisance from the cottony, wind-blown seeds
Name Status
Correct