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Populus tomentosa
Populus × tomentosa, commonly known as Chinese white poplar or Peking poplar, is a species of tree in the family Salicaceae. It is found across northern and eastern China, and has been introduced to the US state of Louisiana.
Populus × tomentosa is a large tree. The species has strong resistance to many diseases and insects. It also plays key roles in shelterbelts and urban afforestation in northern China.
Populus × tomentosa is found across northern and eastern China, and has been introduced to the US state of Louisiana. It is distributed between sea level and 1,500 metres (4,900 ft) in China.
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