Key to Poplars and Willows
in New Zealand
Version 1.0.5
5. Leaves
- 0. Poplar or Willow?
- Looks like a poplar -> Poplar - 1. Crown shape
- Narrow crown (or uncertain) -> 2. Bark
- Bark is smooth -> 5. Leaves
Leaves rounded to oval, dark green on upper surface, greyish green under-surface, scalloped trunk
-> go to 'Geyles'
Leaves rounded, dark green upper surface, greyish green under-surface, lightly ribbed trunk, even light branching
-> go to 'Mapiu'
Leaves ovoid, dark green upper surface, greyish green under-surface, leaf stalk pinkish. Very light branching, very smooth bark
-> go to 'Pecam'
Leaves more rounded with a wavy leaf edge, dark green upper surface, greyish green under-surface, bark light coloured and tending to rough
-> go to 'Hororata'
Leaves small and rounded, crinkled and undulating, dark green upper surface whitish green under-surface, dense compact foliage
-> go to 'Shinsei'