Versatile tree species: Poplar
Poplar tree is a versatile and ideal tree species for planting in fields, fruit orchards, farm or link roads, and cattle sheds and in homesteads Popular belongs to family Salicaceae. It is a unique tree species has many uses ranging from a source of fibres for various grades of paper also being used for toy and pencil-making.
Characteristic features
It can be grown almost with every crop of agricultural nature.
Remains leafless during winter.
A multiple use tree.
Has soil enriching properties.
No bird nesting properties.
It can also be used as fodder in case of scarcity.
It prefers moist cool climate.
Performs best on deep and fertile loam or clayey loam of pH between 6.0 to 7.0.
It has a good copping power and produces root-suckers.
It is susceptible to fire and drought.
A fast growing tree species, with straight clean bole.
Provides high economic returns.
