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necklace poplar

necklace poplar

9.1
A fast-growing tree with large leaves grown for wood and shade
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : álamo collar
  • Farmers in Europe often plant necklace poplar for its high-quality timber.

Examples

  • The necklace poplar is valued for its ability to provide shade in a short period of time.

  • The leaves of the necklace poplar turn a vibrant yellow in autumn.

  • The necklace poplar grows quickly in favorable conditions.

  • Many landscapers prefer the necklace poplar for its shade.

  • The necklace poplar is often planted in parks for its rapid growth and beautiful foliage.

  • Due to its lush leaves, the necklace poplar provides excellent shade during the summer months.

  • Horticulturists recommend the necklace poplar for landscaping because of its quick height increase.

Synonyms

Populus deltoides
vsnecklace poplar
  • Specialized
8.7

A fast-growing poplar tree with broad leaves often planted near rivers for timber

is the common name focusing on growth and European cultivation for timber
Eastern cottonwood
vsnecklace poplar
  • US
6.1

A large fast-growing tree with broad leaves that often grows along rivers

is the broader name that highlights cultivation in Europe rather than only regional use

Surface Forms

necklace poplar singular
necklace poplars plural

Morphology

necklace + poplar

The compound follows a standard noun+noun pattern so a B1 learner who knows 'necklace' and 'poplar' will readily infer this refers to a kind of poplar tree. However, the specific species information (native range, rapid growth, cultivation for timber) and why 'necklace' is used are not predictable from the literal words, so the meaning is only partially derivable.

Etymology

Necklace poplar may come from the tree's long, hanging buds or seed clusters that look like a string of beads—a necklace on the branches. So the name simply describes this kind of poplar 'tree'.