Balsam Poplar vs Sundancer Poplar - TreeTime.ca

Balsam Poplar vs Sundancer Poplar

Populus balsamifera

Populus x ACWS151

Balsam Poplar
Sundancer 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.

Sundancer Poplar is a new, fast-growing, disease-resistant, and columnar variety of poplar tree developed at the Agroforestry Center in Indian Head, SK.

It is adaptable in many soil conditions and seems to do well across the prairies with extra popularity further north, in part due to how hardy it is.

Ideal for lining properties, roads, etc. to give an attractive visual hedge.

Balsam Poplar Quick Facts

Sundancer Poplar Quick Facts

Lowest Price: $3.19 - SAVE UP TO 42%
Lowest Price: $4.29 - SAVE UP TO 52%
Zone: 2a
Zone: 2a
Height: 25 m (82 ft)
Height: 12 m (40 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Moisture: normal
Moisture: any
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: yes
Fuzz/fluff: see description
Catkins: yes
Catkins: no
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)

Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)


Other Names: bam, bamtree, eastern balsam poplar, hackmatack, tacamahac
Other Names: ac-sundancer, sundancer hybrid poplar