{"id":2090,"date":"2026-01-27T09:26:33","date_gmt":"2026-01-27T09:26:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mygreenplanet.am\/?p=2090"},"modified":"2026-01-27T09:26:33","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T09:26:33","slug":"poplar-populus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mygreenplanet.am\/en\/poplar-populus\/","title":{"rendered":"Poplar (Populus)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b><strong>Traditional Science and Botany<\/strong>:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Poplar belongs to the Salicaceae family and the Populus<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1892\" data-end=\"1960\">It is widely distributed across Europe, Asia, and North America.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1963\" data-end=\"1986\">Common species include:\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"1991\" data-end=\"2023\"><em data-start=\"1991\" data-end=\"2006\">Populus nigra<\/em> \u2014 Black poplar<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2028\" data-end=\"2059\"><em data-start=\"2028\" data-end=\"2042\">Populus alba<\/em> \u2014 White poplar<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2064\" data-end=\"2113\"><em data-start=\"2064\" data-end=\"2085\">Populus pyramidalis<\/em> \u2014 Lombardy (Italian) poplar<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2116\" data-end=\"2214\">A deciduous tree that typically grows 25\u201335 m tall, with some species reaching up to 40 m.<\/li>\n<li>Leaves are broad and vary in shape (triangular, heart-shaped, or rounded), often fluttering in the wind.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Characteristics:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A very fast-growing tree that can grow 2\u20134 meters per year under favorable conditions.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2445\" data-end=\"2523\">Possesses a strong root system that stabilizes soil and helps prevent erosion.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2526\" data-end=\"2622\">Absorbs large amounts of CO\u2082 and produces oxygen, making it an effective air-purifying tree.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2625\" data-end=\"2700\">Its broad leaf surface helps capture dust, heavy metals, and harmful gases.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2703\" data-end=\"2766\">Adapts well to various climates, though it prefers moist soils.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Uses:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Urban landscaping and city planning \u2014 widely used for greening streets, avenues, and parks.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2880\" data-end=\"2961\">Wind protection \u2014 planted as windbreaks in agricultural and open-field areas.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2964\" data-end=\"3061\">Ecological role \u2014 contributes to soil moisture retention and improves the local microclimate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Relevance for Yerevan and Armenia:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>In Yerevan, poplar is highly suitable for greening streets, industrial zones, and highways to reduce air pollution.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3224\" data-end=\"3301\">Provides fast shade, which is especially valuable during hot summer days.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Traditional Science and Botany: Poplar belongs to the Salicaceae family and the Populus It is widely distributed across Europe, Asia, and North America. 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