black poplar

American  

noun

1. a poplar, Populus nigra, characterized by spreading branches, triangular leaves, and a gray bark.

2. the light, soft wood of this tree, used for making doors, window frames, etc.

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Etymology

Origin of black poplar

First recorded in 1720–30

Example Sentences

When rarer trees are found, like wild service, black poplar and juniper, seed is taken for growing in polytunnels and outdoors at the nursery until they are ready to be planted.

From BBC

We hiked over black fields of grass dotted with black poplar trees.

From Literature

Time was meaningless, but after an eternity, she and Frank sat together under a black poplar tree, listening to the screams from the Fields of Punishment.

From Literature

A deep wood grew outside, with summer leaves of alder and black poplar, pungent cypress.

From Literature

We cruised by fishermen and women in track suits with their poles amid weeping willows and black poplars, and by grazing cows and goats.

From New York Times