Balsam Poplar (Populus balsamifera)
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Scientific Name: Populus balsamifera — Balsam poplar.
Native Home: Alaska, Canada, and parts of the northern United States.
Height: 15–30 m (49–98 ft).
Lifespan: Around 70–100 years.
Uses and Harvesting
Timber: Used for pulpwood, boxes, pallets, and lightweight wood products.
Harvesting: Cut for pulp, lumber, and fuelwood.
Age to Harvest: Commonly around 30–50 years, depending on growing conditions and intended use.
Products: Paper pulp, lumber, firewood, and fragrant resin from buds.
History and Global Production
Traditional Use: Indigenous peoples used the resinous buds in salves and traditional remedies.
Global Spread: Native to northern North America, especially Canada and Alaska, where it grows along rivers and in moist forests.
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