Chinese Cottonwood, Simon poplar
Populus simonii
Family: Salicaceae
What it is like
A small tree. It grows 24-30 m high and spreads 8 m wide. It has a narrow crown. The tips of the branches hang down. The young twigs and leaf stalks are red. The leaves are green and 10 cm long.
There are about 35 Populus species.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It suits hardiness zones 2-9.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Australia, Canada, Central Asia, China, Korea, North America, Tajikistan, USA
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Leaves