Populus euphratica - Euphrates Poplar or Desert Poplar pickup It prefers to be grown

It prefers to be grown in moist soil in a partially shaded position

and is quite drought tolerant

In china the leaves are used in cooking as they have a pleasant onion flavour

Its common name comes from the lore that Judas hung himself from this tree after betraying Jesus

slender leaves with serrated edges and pointed tips

Populus euphratica - Euphrates Poplar or Desert Poplar pickup It prefers to be grownA hardy, deciduous tree native to arid and semi arid regions of North Africa, the Middle East, and Central Asia. Recognised for its twisted, irregular trunk, rough bark, and striking, variable leaves that range from lance shaped to lobed, this tree is reasonably drought tolerant for a poplar and adapted to saline soils. Will grow up to 1015 meters tall. Quite rare in Australia and seldom offered.