Hill Poplar vs Red Sunset Maple - TreeTime.ca

Hill Poplar vs Red Sunset Maple

Populus x Hill

Acer rubrum Sunset

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Hill Poplar
Red Sunset Maple

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Hill Poplar has largely been replaced by more desirable hybrid poplar varieties that are more resistant to disease.

Red Sunset Maple is named for its stunning orange and red leaves in the fall. It is a fast growing cultivar of the Red Maple that is native to Eastern North America. The winter stems and spring flowers are also tinged with red color, making this tree attractive year round.

The Red Sunset Maple is salt sensitive and prefers moist soil with slightly acidic conditions.

Hill Poplar Quick Facts

Red Sunset Maple Quick Facts

Zone: 2a
Zone: 4a
Height: 20 m (66 ft)
Height: 15 m (50 ft)
Spread: 15 m (50 ft)
Spread: 11 m (35 ft)
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: wet
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: yes
Hybrid: yes
Catkins: yes
Catkins: no
Fall colour: red/orange
Flowers: small red clusters
Growth rate: very fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: medium
Life span: medium
Suckering: high
Suckering: none

In row spacing: 2.4 m (8 ft)

Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)