Assiniboine Poplar vs Northern Catalpa (Cigar Tree) - TreeTime.ca

Assiniboine Poplar vs Northern Catalpa (Cigar Tree)

Catalpa speciosa

Populus x Assiniboine

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Northern Catalpa (Cigar Tree)
Assiniboine Poplar

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.

They can tolerate dry conditions as well as standing water, air pollution, and salt. These factors and its beauty contribute to its growing popularity as both a boulevard and ornamental tree in colder areas.

Northern Catalpa produces long bean-like capsules and are sometimes called the Cigar Tree in reference to this fruit.

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 (Cigar Tree) Quick Facts

Assiniboine Poplar Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 2a
Height: 15 m (50 ft)
Height: 20 m (66 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Spread: 12 m (40 ft)
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: yes
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Flowers: white
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: very fast
Life span: long
Life span: medium
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: low
Suckering: 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