Ratelpopulier – Populus tremula (bosgoed+)

Ratelpopulier is a tree with rattling leaves due to their side-flattened petioles. The leaves are round to oval with a rough edge. It grows up to 30 meters tall and thrives on moderately dry, well-holding, slightly sandy to clayey soils, preferring acidic ground.

• The description claims that ratelpopulier can only survive in the edge of the forest when shaded by other trees.