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Assiniboine Poplar vs Black CottonwoodPopulus x Assiniboine Populus trichocarpa SOLD OUT SOLD OUT 
Assiniboine poplar is a tall, fast growing tree that has a shapely oval form and dense foliage. This hybrid poplar is a male clone and produces no fuzz or fluff. Assiniboine poplar can handle tough conditions such as: urban pollution, environmental salt, drought, poor soil, and even some standing water. Black Cottonwood is the largest and tallest of the North American poplars. Named after its white, fluffy seeds with cottony hairs, this hardy tree produces sticky, fragrant buds and has a straight growth habit. Black Cottonwood needs ample moisture and nutrients to grow successfully to full height and are found in the Western provinces and the Yukon with BC being its heartland. ASSINIBOINE POPLAR QUICK FACTSBLACK COTTONWOOD QUICK FACTS
Hybrid:
yes
Fuzz/fluff:
no
Fuzz/fluff:
yes
Catkins:
yes
Growth rate:
very fast
Growth rate:
fast
Maintenance:
low
Maintenance:
medium
Pollution tolerance:
high
Pollution tolerance:
high
In row spacing: 2.4 - 3 m (8 - 10 ft)
Between row spacing:
5 m (16 ft)
Other Names:
balsam cottonwood, california poplar, western balsam poplar
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