Balsam Poplar vs Western Red Cedar - TreeTime.ca

Balsam Poplar vs Western Red Cedar

Populus balsamifera

Thuja plicata

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Balsam Poplar
Western Red Cedar

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.

Western Red Cedar is native to the Pacific Northwest, and is the largest tree in the cypress family. Featuring horizontal branching with scale-like dark green foliage that has a strong aroma. The wood is naturally durable and light, and is resistant to decay and insects, making it sought after for house siding, paneling, furniture, and fences. This is British Columbia's official tree.

Balsam Poplar Quick Facts

Western Red Cedar Quick Facts

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Zone: 2a
Zone: 5a
Height: 25 m (82 ft)
Height: 45 m (150 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: shade, partial shade
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal, wet
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: medium
Life span: long
Suckering: medium
Suckering: none


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

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: AB, BC
Other Names: bam, bamtree, eastern balsam poplar, hackmatack, tacamahac
Other Names: giant cedar, pacific red cedar