Populus × canadensis

Populus × canadensis, known as Canadian poplar or Carolina poplar, is a naturally occurring hybrid of Populus nigra and Populus deltoides.[1] It is commonly used by landscape architects. Cultivars include ‘Robusta’[2] and ‘Aurea’ (golden poplar [3] or golden Carolina poplar), which has won the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit.[4][5]

Populus × canadensis
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malpighiales
Family: Salicaceae
Genus: Populus
Section: Populus sect. Aigeiros
Species:
P. × canadensis
Binomial name
Populus × canadensis

References
  1. "Populus x canadensis Canadian Poplar, Carolina Poplar PFAF Plant Database". www.pfaf.org. Retrieved 2016-04-18.
  2. "Populus x canadensis 'Robusta'". landscape architect's pages. Retrieved 2016-04-18.
  3. "Golden Poplar". National Trust (Australia). Retrieved 31 May 2019.
  4. "RHS Plantfinder - Populus × canadensis 'Aurea'". Retrieved 14 May 2018.
  5. "AGM Plants - Ornamental" (PDF). Royal Horticultural Society. July 2017. p. 82. Retrieved 14 May 2018.


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