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Assiniboine Poplar vs Northern Catalpa (Cigar Tree)Populus x Assiniboine Catalpa speciosa 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.
Northern Catalpa is a striking feature tree with showy flowers, and very large leaves. Its orchid-like flowers are white with yellow and purple accents, and they have a pleasant fragrance. They bloom from late spring to early summer and can last up to two weeks, attracting hummingbirds and pollinators. The leaves are very large, ranging from 15-30 cm long, 12-20 cm wide, forming a canopy that makes it a good shade tree. ASSINIBOINE POPLAR QUICK FACTSNORTHERN CATALPA (CIGAR TREE) QUICK FACTS
Hybrid:
yes
Fuzz/fluff:
no
Flowers:
white
Growth rate:
very fast
Growth rate:
medium
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:
cigar tree, hardy catalpa, western catalpa
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