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Green Giant / Brooks #6 Poplar vs Northwest Poplar
Populus x Green Giant
Populus x jackii Northwest
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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.
Northwest Poplar is a large and fast-growing tree. Due to its wide spread, this tree makes a great shade or shelterbelt tree. Northwest Poplar tolerates partial shade, drought, and most types of soil. This poplar produces no fuzz.
Northwest Poplar continues to be popular as a shelterbelt species due to the great cost savings that come from the wide spread of the branches. It is a staff favorite because of the wonderful shade it provides all summer long.
Note: do not plant near buildings or buried services.
Green Giant / Brooks #6 Poplar Quick Facts
Northwest Poplar Quick Facts
In row spacing: 2.4 - 3 m (8 - 10 ft)
In row spacing: 2.4 - 3 m (8 - 10 ft)