The silver-leaved poplar is a beautiful and widely recognized tree species, also known by several other names. The most common synonym is probably the silver poplar, which references the tree's eye-catching silver-white foliage that rustles in the breeze. Another synonymous term is white poplar, which stems from the tree's pale bark that often peels off in patches. The balm of Gilead is yet another synonym, derived from a resinous substance found in the tree's buds, prized for its healing properties. Finally, the tree is sometimes called the abele or abelee, which is a term derived from its Latin classification of Populus alba. Whatever name you choose to use, the silver-leaved poplar makes a striking addition to any landscape.