CATTON ARBORETUM
Populus Nigra Betulifolia male
Common name:
Black Poplar
Year planted:
2026
Country of origin:
UK
Year introduced:
Native
Description:
Possibly Britains rarest native tree with only about 7000 mature trees, mainly found in lowland areas and river banks. A large tree growing to 30m with deeply fissured dark bark. Trees are either male or female with the male producing red catkins. Leaves are diamond/heart shaped and shiny green when young.
what3words:
washroom meal suave
Tree number: 176