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Tristis Poplar vs Prairie Sky Poplar

Populus x Tristis

Populus x canadensis Prairie Sky

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Tristis Poplar
Prairie Sky Poplar

Tristis Poplar is a large deciduous tree. It is cold hardy, disease resistant, and relatively drought tolerant. Tristis Poplar loses its leaves later in the year than other Poplars, making it a great ornamental tree in fall.

It's known for its strongly scented balsamic buds and yellow foliage in autumn. Because of its size, Tristis Poplar is most suitable for large properties and will help prevent wind erosion.

Tristis Poplar is slower-growing than many newer hybrids, for a longer useful lifespan. Tristis grows especially well in the southern prairies due to its resistance to cold dry winds.

Prairie Sky Poplar is a fast-growing columnar hybrid poplar developed at Agriculture and Agri-food Canada's Morden Research Station. It is adaptable to many soil conditions and seems to do best in the southern-most parts of the prairies.

Good as a shade or shelterbelt tree, it is often used in buffer zones as a visual screen or hedge. Ideal for lining properties, roads, etc.

Tristis Poplar Quick Facts

Prairie Sky Poplar Quick Facts

Lowest Price: $5.99
Zone: 3a
Zone: 2b
Height: 12 m (39 ft)
Height: 18 m (60 ft)
Spread: 8 m (25 ft)
Spread: 6 m (20 ft)
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: yes
Hybrid: yes
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: medium
Life span: medium
Suckering: high
Suckering: high

In row spacing: 2.4 m (8 ft)

Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)