Populus euphratica - Euphrates Poplar or Desert Poplar pickup Its common name comes from

Its common name comes from the lore that Judas hung himself from this tree after betraying Jesus

which appear in early spring

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

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

Populus euphratica - Euphrates Poplar or Desert Poplar pickup Its common name comes fromA 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.