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Griffin / Brooks #1 Poplar vs Black Cottonwood

Populus trichocarpa

Populus x Griffin

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Black Cottonwood
Griffin / Brooks #1 Poplar

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 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 Quick Facts

Griffin / Brooks #1 Poplar Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 2a
Height: 30 m (100 ft)
Height: 25 m (82 ft)
Spread: 11 m (35 ft)
Spread: 6 m (20 ft)
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: any
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: yes
Catkins: yes
Catkins: no
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: very fast
Life span: long
Life span: short
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: medium
Suckering: high


In row spacing: 2.4 - 3 m (8 - 10 ft)
Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)


Other Names: balsam cottonwood, california poplar, western balsam poplar