Sundancer Poplar vs Black Cottonwood - TreeTime.ca

Sundancer Poplar vs Black Cottonwood

Populus trichocarpa

Populus x ACWS151

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Black Cottonwood
Sundancer Poplar

Black Cottonwood is the largest and tallest of the North American poplars. Named after its white, fluffy seeds with cottony hairs, this hardy tree produces sticky, fragrant buds and has a straight growth habit. Black Cottonwood needs ample moisture and nutrients to grow successfully to full height and are found in the Western provinces and the Yukon with BC being its heartland.

The Sundancer Poplar is a fast-growing, columnar hybrid that is resistant to Bronze Leaf Disease. Developed at the Agroforestry Centre in Indian Head, Saskatchewan, this cold hardy tree is well-suited to the Canadian prairies and northern regions.

Adaptable to various soil conditions and drought-tolerant once established, the Sundancer Poplar is an excellent choice for lining properties and roads or creating an attractive hedge.

Black Cottonwood Quick Facts

Sundancer Poplar Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 2a
Height: 30 m (100 ft)
Height: 12 m (40 ft)
Spread: 11 m (35 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: any
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: yes
Catkins: yes
Catkins: no
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: very fast
Life span: long
Life span: medium
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: medium
Suckering: high




Other Names: balsam cottonwood, california poplar, western balsam poplar
Other Names: ac-sundancer, sundancer hybrid poplar