French names:
Peuplier faux-tremble Family: Willow Family (Salicaceae) Group: Poplars & Aspens Distinctive features: Tree Similar species: • White Birch (Betula papyrifera) - Bark is much lighter and very peely. • Large-toothed Aspen (Populus grandidentata) - Leaves are much larger and have large teeth. •
Balsam Poplar (Populus balsamifera) - Leaves are broader; tree has distinctive balsam smell.
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Eastern Cottonwood (Populus deltoides) - Leaves are much bigger.
Habitat: Fields and Open Areas Grows in Sun/Shade:
Sun Native/Non-native:
Native For more information visit: Ontario Trees and Shrubs Photographs:
181 photographs available, of which 12 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS.
Range Map is at the bottom of the page
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