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Black poplar
Scientific name: Populus nigra
The black poplar is a large tree of floodplains, flooded gravel pits and ditches, particularly in England. Despite being an important part of our culture for centuries, it has declined massively.
Species information
Statistics
Height: 20-25mConservation status
One of Britain's rarest trees.