black poplar

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of black poplar¹

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

She led Frank through a crowd of spirits to a grove of black poplar trees.

From Literature

You’ll find black poplars in a roadside park around a meadow and fountain—all Athena’s— but Father has a garden in the place— this within earshot of the city wall.

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