Grey Poplar (Noun)
Meaning
Large rapidly growing poplar with faintly lobed dentate leaves grey on the lower surface; native to Europe but introduced and naturalized elsewhere.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The grey poplar is a massive tree with a broad, rounded crown and a straight trunk that can grow up to 30 meters tall.
- In its natural habitat, the grey poplar often forms dense stands along riverbanks and streams, where its roots can absorb moisture and nutrients from the water.
- Grey poplar is a preferred host tree for the white willow tortrix moth, whose larvae feed on its leaves and cause significant damage to the tree.
- In urban landscaping, the grey poplar is often used as a specimen tree or shade tree, valued for its rapid growth rate and tolerance of pollution.
- The wood of the grey poplar is soft and lightweight, making it suitable for use in furniture-making, pulpwood, and other wood products.