One of PEI’s most common trees is Poplar, aka Trembling Aspen (Populus tremuloides). The ‘trembling’ name comes from the habit of this tree’s leaves to flutter in the barest of breezes; the gust in the middle of this video wasn’t even enough to ruffle the fur of my cameo-appearing dog. That leaf movement is not just some random trait – it’s a useful adaptation. Within sight of my front deck is a stand of young Poplar surrounded by a mixture of Pin Cherry, Red Maple, and White Birch. If there’s a

6.3K views · 470 reactions | #AmazingChina Populus Euphratica is the only #tree species to be found in the #desert of North China. In Ejina in the west of Inner Mongolia, there's a Populus Euphratica. As the oldest tree in this Populus Euphratica #forest, it's been guarding this place for more than 800 years. The locals call it the "sacred tree." | Discover China | Facebook