Poplar
There are three species of Poplar that are common in Britain and several groups of hybrid varieties. Aspen, White Poplar and Grey Poplar are common species. Lombardy Poplar and Hybrid Black Poplars are the most common of the hybrid varieties. The Black Poplar is rare in most parts of Britain but is common in the Vale of Aylesbury and in Manchester.
Poplars are wind pollinated and have flowers that are on catkins. Wind carries the pollen from male flowers to female flowers. Poplars have male flowers on one tree and female flowers on another tree. Technically they are called ‘dioecious’ from the Greek meaning ‘2 households’. This is only really apparent in spring when the catkins are present. Female and male catkins are different. When first produced they may look alike but male catkins soon drop off after releasing pollen, whereas female catkins turn green when fertilised and then later release white seeds which litter the floor like cotton.
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Poplars are wind pollinated and have flowers that are on catkins. Wind carries the pollen from male flowers to female flowers. Poplars have male flowers on one tree and female flowers on another tree. Technically they are called ‘dioecious’ from the Greek meaning ‘2 households’. This is only really apparent in spring when the catkins are present. Female and male catkins are different. When first produced they may look alike but male catkins soon drop off after releasing pollen, whereas female catkins turn green when fertilised and then later release white seeds which litter the floor like cotton.
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