Zhongliao No.1 poplar is bred from a hybrid between the fast-growing American black pop-lar and the cold resistant and crown type European black poplar.This variety has characteristics such as fast growth,cold resistance,dry type,crown type,genetic stability,and easy reproduction.The cultiva-tion techniques of Zhongliao No.1 poplar mainly include site condition selection,planting density,afforest-ation techniques,and nurturing management.So this article discusses the following four aspects separately.