The white poplar, also known as Silver Poplar or Abele, is a deciduous tree that is native to Europe and Western Asia. While it's commonly known as the white poplar, it has several other synonyms that it's referred to by. These include the Grey Poplar, Aspen Poplar, French Aspen, and European Aspen. The white poplar tree gets its name from the silvery-white color of its leaves, which shimmer in the sun and give it an ethereal look. The use of white poplar tree wood is common in furniture making and is used for the production of matches. The white poplar tree is also planted in gardens for its ornamental value.