Assiniboine Poplar vs Ironwood Tree - TreeTime.ca

Assiniboine Poplar vs Ironwood Tree

Ostrya virginiana

Populus x Assiniboine

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Ironwood Tree
Assiniboine Poplar

Ironwood Tree is one of the strongest and most resilient trees you will find in North America. In fact, it has the hardest and most dense wood of any North American tree. Prized for its oval shaped canopy and showy winter trunk, this striking shade tree will make a beautiful addition to any yard. Make sure you do not plant near roads as it is highly salt sensitive.

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.

Ironwood Tree Quick Facts

Assiniboine Poplar Quick Facts

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Zone: 3a
Zone: 2a
Height: 8 m (25 ft)
Height: 20 m (66 ft)
Spread: 6 m (20 ft)
Spread: 12 m (40 ft)
Light: any
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: any
Moisture: normal, wet
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: very fast
Life span: long
Life span: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: high


Hybrid: no
Hybrid: yes
Catkins: yes
Catkins: no


In row spacing: 2.4 - 3 m (8 - 10 ft)
Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)
Native to: ON, QC, NS, NB, PE