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Balsam Poplar vs Okanese Poplar

Populus balsamifera

Populus x Okanese

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Balsam Poplar
Okanese Poplar

Balsam Poplar is a hardy, fast-growing deciduous tree that is Native to Canada east of the Rockies.

We grow them in two variations. Sometimes they are a male clones, so they don't produce fluff. Other times, we grow them from seed, which will result in fluff. The detailed descriptions (see below) will tell you which is which.

Okanese Poplar is an excellent shelterbelt tree. It's one of the hardiest and fastest growing trees you can plant on the prairies. This hybrid poplar is disease resistant, drought and cold tolerant, produces no fuzz, and requires little maintenance. Okanese poplar also makes for a good privacy screen on larger properties.

BALSAM POPLAR QUICK FACTS

OKANESE POPLAR QUICK FACTS

Zone: 2a
Zone: 2a
Height: 25 m (82 ft)
Height: 18 m (60 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Spread: 8 m (26 ft)
Moisture: normal
Moisture: any
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: yes
Fuzz/fluff: see description
Catkins: yes
Fall colour: golden yellow
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: very fast
Life span: medium
Life span: medium
Suckering: medium
Suckering: high

In row spacing: 2.4 - 3 m (8 - 10 ft)

In row spacing: 2.4 - 3 m (8 - 10 ft)
Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)
Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)



Other Names: bam, bamtree, eastern balsam poplar, hackmatack, tacamahac