Populus balsamifera (Cottonless Balsam Poplar)

Populus balsamifera, commonly known as the Cottonless Balsam Poplar, is a deciduous tree native to North America. It is a fast-growing tree with a broad, spreading crown and a straight, erect trunk. The leaves are lustrous green in color and have a pleasant, balsam-like fragrance when crushed. The tree is dioecious, with separate male and female trees, and produces small, inconspicuous flowers. The Cottonless Balsam Poplar is often planted for landscaping purposes and as a shade tree.