Tristis Poplar vs Eastern Cottonwood - TreeTime.ca

Tristis Poplar vs Eastern Cottonwood

Populus deltoides

Populus x Tristis

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Eastern Cottonwood
Tristis Poplar

This fast and tall growing tree has an open, spreading crown and is more suited to waterside planting than other aspens and poplars.

Commonly found in floodplains, stream valleys and lake shores, this tree quickly fills in reclamation areas.

In order to reproduce and grow effectively, Eastern Cottonwood relies on the natural flooding cycle to ensure they are not out-competed by weeds and other plants.

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.

Eastern Cottonwood Quick Facts

Tristis Poplar Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 3a
Height: 23 m (75 ft)
Height: 12 m (39 ft)
Spread: 14 m (45 ft)
Spread: 8 m (25 ft)
Moisture: wet
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: yes
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: long
Life span: medium
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: low
Suckering: high


In row spacing: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)