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 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

We were entering the spinney of black poplar.

From Project Gutenberg

The tall black poplars which surrounded the tavern gave shade to the animated groups.

From Project Gutenberg

The Lombardy poplar, a variety of the black poplar of Europe, is a familiar tree figure along roadsides, and often marks boundary lines between farms.

From Project Gutenberg