Populus nigra a rare tree indeed

[Peter]

Accurate id of poplar is difficult to say the least. As they hybridise readily there are many naturally occuring hybrids that look very similar to the parents.

 

I do have the BSBI handbook of willows and poplars if you want to borrow it Dean.

[Jamie]

“The black poplar is not just any ordinary tree – there would have to be a very good reason for cutting one down.”

 

One good reason, they snap in the wind. Well up here they do.

 

Jamie

[Dean Lofthouse]

Accurate id of poplar is difficult to say the least. As they hybridise readily there are many naturally occuring hybrids that look very similar to the parents.

 

I do have the BSBI handbook of willows and poplars if you want to borrow it Dean.

 

Haha, cheers for the offer Peter , but I'll ID mine on the deck after I've felled them all.

 

I reckon between you and Ed you have wiped out half the countrys Poplar and willow population in the last few years, shame on you

[Peter]

2000 mature manchester poplars removed across manchester in 18 months must have had an impact!