Prairie Sky Poplar vs Cypress Oak - TreeTime.ca

Prairie Sky Poplar vs Cypress Oak

Quercus robur Fastigiata

Populus x canadensis Prairie Sky

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Cypress Oak
Prairie Sky Poplar

Cypress Oak is an upright, columnar tree that is well suited as a privacy screen or for lining paths and driveways. The upright branch angle causes it to have a narrower spread which makes it suitable for areas with limited space. It has been described as having an elegant, formal look, growing into an upright oval shape with a short trunk. Compared to other oaks it has a much faster growth rate, especially when young.

Cypress Oak is an ancient oak species of England. Traditionally druids respect the oldest oak trees, considering them to be oracles.

Note: Most Oak species can be considered toxic for many animals.

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.

Cypress Oak Quick Facts

Prairie Sky Poplar Quick Facts

Zone: 5a
Zone: 2b
Height: 17 m (55 ft)
Height: 18 m (60 ft)
Spread: 5 m (15 ft)
Spread: 6 m (20 ft)
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: yes
Catkins: yes
Catkins: no
Bark: ridged dark grey-black
Nuts: small acorns
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: fast
Life span: long
Life span: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: high




Other Names: columnar english oak, pyramid oak, upright english oak