noun
Lombardy poplar
A tall, narrow deciduous tree often planted in rows; scientific name Populus nigra var. italica.
セイヨウハコヤナギは街路樹としてよく植えられる。
Lombardy poplars are often planted as street trees.
Katakana spelling is common for this botanical name; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling is rare and may not be widely recognized; the katakana form is preferred.
Compound of 西洋 (seiyō, 'Western') and 箱柳 (hakoyanagi, 'box willow'), referring to a poplar species introduced from the West.