Populus ÃÂ tomentosa, commonly known as Chinese white poplar or Peking poplar, is a species of tree in the family Salicaceae. It is found across northern and eastern China, and has been introduced to the US state of Louisiana.
Populus ÃÂ tomentosa is a large tree. The species has strong resistance to many diseases and insects. It also plays key roles in shelterbelts and urban afforestation in northern China.
Populus ÃÂ tomentosa has long been suspected to be a hybrid, but its exact parents remain unknown.
Populus ÃÂ tomentosa has relatively more fibrous roots than other trees.
Populus ÃÂ tomentosa is found across northern and eastern China, and has been introduced to the US state of Louisiana. It is distributed between sea level and in China.