Hill Poplar vs American Sycamore - TreeTime.ca

Hill Poplar vs American Sycamore

Platanus occidentalis

Populus x Hill

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American Sycamore
Hill Poplar

American Sycamore is the largest tree native to eastern North America. Generally too large and messy to be a street tree, American Sycamore thrives in large, open spaces, such as an acreage or farm.

The bark is one of the main features that draw people to this tree. The outer bark flakes off in irregular pieces to reveal an attractive white, green, and cream colored inner layer, providing winter interest.

American Sycamore has an extremely fast growth rate, gaining up to 6 ft in one year, and will easily reach its mature height in a short period of time. Be wary of this trees' root system, as it's typically very extensive and needs lots of room to expand.

Hill Poplar is a hardy, fast-growing tree with a narrow crown. Hill Poplars function well as a privacy screen or windbreak.

This attractive, long-lived shade tree is a great choice for home and commercial consumers alike, as it requires little pruning or maintenance care.

Hill Poplar has largely been replaced by more desirable hybrid poplar varieties that are more resistant to disease.

American Sycamore Quick Facts

Hill Poplar Quick Facts

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Zone: 4a
Zone: 2a
Height: 23 m (75 ft)
Height: 20 m (66 ft)
Spread: 15 m (50 ft)
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: yes
Catkins: no
Catkins: yes
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: very fast
Life span: long
Life span: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: high


In row spacing: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)