Populus ciliata Wall. ex Royle
A medium-sized deciduous tree known for its natural cleansing properties and wide ecological value.
Quick Facts
Western & Central Himalayas (India, Nepal, Bhutan, Pakistan).
Common along riverbanks, moist valleys and forest edges at 1500-3000m evevation.
Tall deciduous Tree, 20-30; leaves broadly ovated with serrated margins and hairy (ciliate) edges; bark smooth and gray when young, 'becoming fissured with age; dioecious (separate male and female trees).
- Timber (light, used for packing cases, matches and plywood); fuelwood ; soil binder on slopes ; fast growing tree for plantations also valued as shade and ornamental.
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Populus ciliata Wall. ex Royle
A medium-sized deciduous tree known for its natural cleansing properties and wide ecological value.
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Native Information
Western & Central Himalayas (India, Nepal, Bhutan, Pakistan).
Habitat
Common along riverbanks, moist valleys and forest edges at 1500-3000m evevation.
Habit
Tall deciduous Tree, 20-30; leaves broadly ovated with serrated margins and hairy (ciliate) edges; bark smooth and gray when young, 'becoming fissured with age; dioecious (separate male and female trees).
Uses
- Timber (light, used for packing cases, matches and plywood); fuelwood ; soil binder on slopes ; fast growing tree for plantations also valued as shade and ornamental.
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Fruit
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