Sundancer Poplar vs Wild Privet - TreeTime.ca

Sundancer Poplar vs Wild Privet

Populus x ACWS151

Ligustrum vulgare

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Sundancer Poplar
Wild Privet

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.

Wild Privet is a fast growing ornamental shrub that is well suited for forming hedges and privacy screens. It will retain its leaves in warmer climates but drops them in colder areas. They have small white flowers, though the smell is often considered unpleasant. While the berries are inedible, they are a good food source for many bird species.

It is recommended to prune Wild Privet immediately after flowering, as it can readily self seed. It is deer and rabbit tolerant. It can grow in dry areas, on slopes, and withstand the wind making it well suited for many growing conditions.

Sundancer Poplar Quick Facts

Wild Privet Quick Facts

Zone: 2a
Zone: 5a
Height: 12 m (40 ft)
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: any
Moisture: dry, normal
Growth rate: very fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: medium
Life span: medium
Suckering: high
Suckering: medium


Toxicity: If ingested, all parts of this plant will cause severe discomfort. Toxic to dogs, cats, and horses
Flowers: white
Berries: black
Hybrid: yes
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Other Names: ac-sundancer, sundancer hybrid poplar
Other Names: common privet, european privet