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Horse Chestnut is a medium sized deciduous tree that is native to Greece but has been grown in North America for hundreds of years. It produces large nuts.

A top CO2 absorbing species. Experts think this tree may help climate change more than others.

Green Giant Poplar - also known as Brooks #6 - is a large, prairie hardy tree ideally suited to shelterbelts. Cold tolerance, drought tolerance, and disease resistance make the green giant a perfect fit for anyone looking for a low maintenance tree. This hybrid poplar variety produces no fuzz.

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Green Giant / Brooks #6 Poplar Quick Facts

Zone: 3a

Zone: 2a

Height: 12 m (39 ft)

Height: 15 m (49 ft)

Spread: 4 m (12 ft)

Spread: 8 m (25 ft)

Light: partial shade, full sun

Moisture: normal

Moisture: any

Growth rate: medium

Growth rate: very fast

Life span: medium

Life span: short

Suckering: none

Suckering: high

Maintenance: medium

Pollution tolerance: high

Pollution tolerance: medium

Toxicity: most parts of plant are toxic

Fall colour: yellow to orange

Nuts: large spiky nuts

Hybrid: no

Hybrid: yes

Fuzz/fluff: no

Catkins: no

In row spacing: 2.4 - 3 m (8 - 10 ft)

Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)

Other Names: brooks poplar, hybrid poplar

Tags: All Items, Feature Trees, Nut Trees, Ornamental Trees, Salt Tolerant, Shade Trees, Wildlife Attracting

Tags: All Items, Aspen and Poplar, Deciduous Trees, Fast Growing Trees, Privacy Trees, Shade Trees, Shelterbelts and Windbreaks

Ships to Canada: yes
Ships to USA: yes

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