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Griffin / Brooks #1 Poplar vs Prairie Skyrise Aspen

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Griffin / Brooks #1 Poplar

Prairie Skyrise Aspen has a compact and columnar branching structure that makes it a great privacy screen for small yards. You'll notice that the old and new growth have contrasting colors of green, giving this tree an attractive and unique appearance.

Prairie Skyrise Aspen is more disease resistant, columnar, and typically leafs out earlier than Swedish Aspen.

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.

Prairie Skyrise Aspen Quick Facts

Griffin / Brooks #1 Poplar Quick Facts

Zone: 2a
Zone: 2a
Height: 12 m (40 ft)
Height: 25 m (82 ft)
Spread: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Spread: 6 m (20 ft)
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: any
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: yes
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: golden yellow
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: very fast
Life span: short
Life span: short
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: high
Suckering: high


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