Terwilliger Park Old Growth Balsam Poplar
Balsam Poplar (Populus balsamifera)
Balsam Poplar
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This large Balsam Poplar in Terwilliger Park is described as the largest of its species in its immediate area and a remnant of an old-growth forest patch. It is a strong candidate for the largest native poplar in Edmonton, and a naturalized specimen in one of the city's significant natural areas. Spotted during a bike ride along the park.
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- Balsam Poplar
- Scientific name
- Populus balsamifera
- Area
- Alberta
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This large Balsam Poplar in Terwilliger Park is described as the largest of its species in its immediate area and a remnant of an old-growth forest patch. It is a strong candidate for the largest native poplar in Edmonton, and a naturalized specimen in one of the city's significant natural areas. Spotted during a bike ride along the park.
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