Skyfest Poplar vs Manchurian Apricot - TreeTime.ca

Skyfest Poplar vs Manchurian Apricot

Populus x deltoides jefcot

Prunus armeniaca var. mandshurica

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Skyfest Poplar
Manchurian Apricot

Bred by Jeffries Nurseries, the Skyfest is a fast growing, tall cottonwood with excellent disease resistance and adaptability to many kinds of soil. In the fall, its leaves turn a golden yellow.

This species has an aggressive root system, making it unsuitable for planting close to buildings but very drought resistant and an excellent choice for shelterbelts.

Manchurian Apricot is a winter-hardy relative of the native plum. This tree can stand some drought, but will not handle standing water or saturated moist soils. It can be used in shelterbelts, hedges, or as an ornamental. Manchurian Apricot will also attract songbirds, rabbits, and other rodents if left uncontrolled.

This tree will produce fruit once it reaches maturity at between two and five years old. Other famous cultivars of Manchurian Apricot include Scout Apricot, Moongold, and many more.

Skyfest Poplar Quick Facts

Manchurian Apricot Quick Facts

Zone: 2a
Zone: 3a
Height: 24 m (80 ft)
Height: 5 m (15 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Spread: 5 m (18 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: any
Moisture: normal
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: medium
Life span: medium
Suckering: high
Suckering: medium
Maintenance: medium
Maintenance: medium


Fall colour: orange to yellow
Bark: red to cinnamon brown
Flowers: white to light pink
Fruit: small apricot
Fruit size: 40g
Firmness: firm
Hybrid: yes
Hybrid: no
Catkins: yes
Catkins: no


Other Names: seedless cottonwood