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Balsam Poplar vs Kentucky CoffeetreePopulus balsamifera Gymnocladus dioicus 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. The Kentucky Coffeetree has the largest leaves of any native tree in North America! In the summer, its large green canopy provides shade. While in the winter, its leathery bean pods act as a decorative element against the sky as they rattle in the wind. Beautiful year-round, this tree is an elegant addition to any landscape. BALSAM POPLAR QUICK FACTSKENTUCKY COFFEETREE QUICK FACTS
Zone:
2a
Zone:
3a
Height:
25 m (82 ft)
Height:
21 m (70 ft)
Spread:
15 m (50 ft)
Moisture:
normal
Moisture:
dry, normal
Light:
full sun
Light:
full sun
Fuzz/fluff:
see description
Catkins:
yes
Fall colour:
golden yellow
Growth rate:
fast
Growth rate:
medium
Life span:
medium
Life span:
long
Maintenance:
low
Maintenance:
low
Suckering:
medium
Suckering:
high
Pollution tolerance:
medium
Pollution tolerance:
high
In row spacing: 2.4 - 3 m (8 - 10 ft)
Between row spacing:
5 m (16 ft)
Toxicity: Uncooked pods are toxic to humans
Other Names:
bam, bamtree, eastern balsam poplar, hackmatack, tacamahac
Other Names:
coffeetree
Ships To Canada:
yes
Ships to USA: yes
Ships To Canada:
yes
Ships to USA: yes |