SALICACEAE 
Hairy Balm of Gilead. Balsam 
Populus candicans Ait, [Populus balsamifera candicans 
(Ait.) Gray] 
‘HABIT.—A tree 50-70 feet high, with a trunk diameter of 
1-3 feet; more spreading branches than in P. balsamifera, forming 
a broader and more open crown. 
LEAVES.—Resemble those of P. balsamifera, but more 
broadly heart-shaped and more coarsely serrate; more or less 
pubescent when young; petioles pubescent. 
FLOWERS.—‘Similar to those of P. balsamifera. 
FRUIT.—Similar to that of P. balsamifera. 
WINTER-BUDS.—Terminal bud about 1 inch long, ovoid, 
long-pointed, dark red-brown, resinous throughout, viscid, very 
aromatic. 
BARK.—Twigs reddish or olive-green, with occasional longi- 
tudinal gray lines, covered with a fragrant, gummy secretion, 
becoming gray-green; dark gray, rough, irregularly striate and 
firm on old trunks, 
WOOD.—Resembles that of P. balsamifera, but is somewhat 
heavier. 
DISTRIBUTION .—Indigenous to the northern portions of 
the state, but often cultivated and occasionally escaping in the 
southern portion. 
HABITAT.—In a great variety of soils and situations. 
NOTES.—Grows rapidly in all soils and situations. Suckers 
readily from the roots. Propagated from cuttings. 
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