Populus euphratica - Euphrates Poplar or Desert Poplar pickup nearly extinct in the wild

nearly extinct in the wild and unsurprisingly it is listed as Critically Endangered by the IUCN

It is native to forested areas of the Himalayas and southwestern China

slender leaves with serrated edges and pointed tips

the fruit have been used in those regions but are quite astringent until bletted (similar to medlars) when they then take on a very interesting and pleasing taste

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

Populus euphratica - Euphrates Poplar or Desert Poplar pickup nearly extinct in the wildA 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.