Populus canadensis

Origin: North America

Family: Salicaceae

English name: Canadian poplar

French name: Peuplier

Italian name: Pioppo

Spanish name: Álamo

Description

This deciduous tree is large and very fast growing. Male and female catkins grow on separate trees, opening before the leaves. Male catkins are more ornamental but female ones can be a nuisance due to their cottony, windblown seeds.