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Griffin / Brooks #1 Poplar vs Black Cottonwood

Populus x Griffin

Populus trichocarpa

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Griffin / Brooks #1 Poplar
Black Cottonwood

Griffin Poplar is a tall, fast-growing, deciduous tree. One of the oldest prairie hardy varieties developed at the Brooks Research Centre, Griffin Poplar is a great shelterbelt tree. It is adaptable in many soil conditions. Too large for a normal city lot, Griffin Poplar is also ideal for large properties and parks.

Black Cottonwood is the largest and tallest of the North American poplars. Named after its white, fluffy seeds with cottony hairs, this hardy tree produces sticky, fragrant buds and has a straight growth habit. Black Cottonwood needs ample moisture and nutrients to grow successfully to full height and are found in the Western provinces and the Yukon with BC being its heartland.

Griffin / Brooks #1 Poplar Quick Facts

Black Cottonwood Quick Facts

Zone: 2a
Zone: 4a
Height: 25 m (82 ft)
Height: 30 m (100 ft)
Spread: 6 m (20 ft)
Spread: 11 m (35 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: any
Moisture: normal, wet
Growth rate: very fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: short
Life span: long
Suckering: high
Suckering: medium
Maintenance: medium


Hybrid: yes
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: yes

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

Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)
Native to: AB, BC, YT
Other Names: balsam cottonwood, california poplar, western balsam poplar