Populus tremula Hedge Early nectar and pollen source

Early nectar and pollen source for wildlife

Best eaten fresh as they don't store very well due to their lower fat content

Produces exotic-looking red and white edible flowers in May-June

Decorative bark for winter interest

Populus tremula Hedge Early nectar and pollen sourceDeciduous. A medium to large sized, robust, quick growing native tree tolerant of wide variety of conditions, but especially at home around water. As such, you will often see them planted en masse around lakes, marinas, and reservoirs, their foliage rattling pleasantly in the breeze (hence the name). The leaves are prominently toothed, late in appearing and hanging late in the autumn when they turn a clear butter yellow. Long grey catkins drape the