What is this (big) tree ?

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  1. Andre

    Andre Active Member Maple Society 10 Years

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    You can see the bark behind the leaves.
     

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    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Looks like Populus simonii to me, though I'd like to see some more close-up pics to be 100% certain. Does the new foliage have a balsam scent?
     
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    Andre Active Member Maple Society 10 Years

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    Hi Michael, here are some others pictures. I didn't notice any special scent on the foliage but it was an old leave. I'll retry with some new foliage.
     

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    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Still looks OK for Populus simonii, though the location isn't one where I'd expect this - it is a cold-climate species (native to eastern Siberia and NE China) which grows well when planted in N Europe (e.g. Scandinavia), but the heat of Bordeaux would not be good for it. So I still have some doubt that it is that.
     
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    Actually this one is in the North of Paris which is a bit colder than Bordeaux.
     
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    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    OK thanks! I'll stick with Populus simonii then.
     
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    Ok thank you Michael !
     

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