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Balsam Poplar vs Ironwood TreePopulus balsamifera Ostrya virginiana SOLD OUT SOLD OUT (new stock expected: fall of 2021) 
Balsam Poplar is a hardy, fast-growing deciduous tree that is Native to Canada east of the Rockies. Ironwood Tree is one of the strongest and most resilient trees you will find in North America. In fact, it has the hardest and most dense wood of any North American tree. Prized for its oval shaped canopy and showy winter trunk, this striking shade tree will make a beautiful addition to any yard. Make sure you do not plant near roads as it is highly salt sensitive. BALSAM POPLAR QUICK FACTSIRONWOOD TREE QUICK FACTS
Zone:
2a
Zone:
3a
Height:
25 m (82 ft)
Height:
8 m (25 ft)
Spread:
6 m (20 ft)
Moisture:
normal
Moisture:
any
Light:
full sun
Light:
any
Fuzz/fluff:
see description
Fuzz/fluff:
yes
Catkins:
yes
Catkins:
yes
Fall colour:
golden yellow
Growth rate:
fast
Growth rate:
slow
Life span:
medium
Life span:
long
Maintenance:
low
Maintenance:
low
Suckering:
medium
Suckering:
none
Pollution tolerance:
medium
Pollution tolerance:
medium
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
Ships To Canada:
yes
Ships to USA: yes
Ships To Canada:
yes
Ships to USA: yes |