Tristis Poplar vs Burning Bush - TreeTime.ca

Tristis Poplar vs Burning Bush

Euonymus alatus

Populus x Tristis

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Burning Bush
Tristis Poplar

Burning Bush is a unique shrub whose leaves turn firey red in the fall. You can plant it in rows to make a hedge or on its own. Burning Bush requires little maintenance and thrives in just about any kind of soil, which makes it a good choice for inexperienced growers. Plant it in full sun to get its best fall color.

Select Cultivar: Dwarf Burning Bush is a smaller variety of Burning Bush. This shrub has a compact form and only reaches 4-5ft tall and 4-5ft wide.

Note: Burning Bush is considered an invasive species in eastern North America. Please plant the right tree in the right place.

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.

Burning Bush Quick Facts

Tristis Poplar Quick Facts

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Zone: 4a
Zone: 3a
Height: 5 m (15 ft)
Height: 12 m (39 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 8 m (25 ft)
Light: any
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal, wet
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: fast
Life span: long
Life span: medium
Suckering: medium
Suckering: high


Fall colour: fiery red
Flowers: yellow-green
Berries: reddish purple
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: yes
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


In row spacing: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)
Other Names: winged burning bush, winged euonymus, winged spindle