Balsam Poplar vs Ironwood Tree - TreeTime.ca

Balsam Poplar vs Ironwood Tree

Populus balsamifera

Ostrya virginiana

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Balsam Poplar
Ironwood Tree

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 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 Facts

Ironwood Tree Quick Facts

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Zone: 2a
Zone: 3a
Height: 25 m (82 ft)
Height: 8 m (25 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Spread: 6 m (20 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: any
Moisture: normal
Moisture: any
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: slow
Life span: medium
Life span: long
Suckering: medium
Suckering: none


Fall colour: golden yellow
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Fuzz/fluff: see description
Fuzz/fluff: yes
Catkins: yes
Catkins: yes

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

Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)
Native to: AB, BC, SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, NL, YT, NT, NU, PE
Native to: ON, QC, NS, NB, PE
Other Names: bam, bamtree, eastern balsam poplar, hackmatack, tacamahac