Balsam Poplar vs Ironwood Tree - TreeTime.ca

Balsam Poplar vs Ironwood Tree

Ostrya virginiana

Populus balsamifera

NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON

Ironwood Tree
Balsam Poplar

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.

Note: This species is currently unavailable. Grow your own using Ironwood Tree seeds at SeedTime.ca.

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.

Ironwood Tree Quick Facts

Balsam Poplar Quick Facts

Lowest Price: $4.99
Zone: 3a
Zone: 2a
Height: 8 m (25 ft)
Height: 25 m (82 ft)
Spread: 6 m (20 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Moisture: any
Moisture: normal
Light: any
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Fuzz/fluff: yes
Fuzz/fluff: see description
Catkins: yes
Catkins: yes
Fall colour: golden yellow
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: fast
Life span: long
Life span: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: 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