Populus alba

Populus alba is a tall broadleaved tree that occurs along rivers and coasts of Central and Southern Europe. It is a fast-growing and light-demanding, reaches diameters of >100 cm and reproduces primarily from root suckers. The wood is not very valuable as it is light, soft, not durable and of low flammability. It can, however, be used as pulpwood and for packaging material (crates), amongst other uses. Silver poplar has a moderate number of associated folivores, most if which are shared with other poplars, or at least with other Salicaceae species. In addition, there are a few host specialists on that tree species.
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