Where it Begins
Posted by Jim Sutter on Tue, Nov 25, 2008 @ 07:07 AM
This is a photo of a poplar tree,
They are among the fastest-growing trees in North America and are well suited for the production of painted furniture and millwork. With the exception of the more arid regions, hybrid poplars can be produced throughout most of the continental U.S.
Members of the willow family, hybrid poplars are closely related to cottonwoods and aspens; Poplars were used as windbreaks around fields, and fast-growing varieties were selected by farmers. Poplars also provide increased year-round habitat for birds and small mammals compared to annual row crops.