White Poplar Poplars do
not live very long. It is illegal to plant poplars
along streets in some cities because they clog
underground drainpipes and sewers. Poplar wood is
light whitish/brownish in color. It is soft, light,
and fairly weak. The white poplar has leaves that
are silvery white, and the bark on the branches is
white. They also have three to five lobes, just
like a maple leaf. Poplars grow best in moist
places. Poplar
trees are often planted as shade trees because they
grow so fast. Manufacturers use poplar wood to make
boxes and crates. Papermakers use it for paper
pulp. Papermakers also use it to make
excelsior, Poplar trees are found throughout the Northern Hemisphere. About ten of the 35 species of poplar trees are native to North America. Balsam or tacamahac poplar grows throughout Canada. It can live as far north as trees can go and as far south as Northern United States. by Leah E. 2000
bibliography: The World Book Encyclopedia, volume 18, Chicago, World Book Inc. Pg. 809-810. The World Book Encyclopedia, volume 15, Chicago, World Book Inc. Pg. 667-668. The World Book Encyclopedia, volume 2, Chicago, World Book Inc. Pg. 327.
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