Northwest Poplar vs Okanese Poplar - TreeTime.ca

Northwest Poplar vs Okanese Poplar

Populus x jackii Northwest

Populus x Okanese

Northwest Poplar
Okanese Poplar

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.

Okanese Poplar is an excellent shelterbelt tree. It's one of the hardiest and fastest growing trees you can plant on the prairies. This hybrid poplar is disease resistant, drought and cold tolerant, produces no fuzz, and requires little maintenance. Okanese poplar also makes for a good privacy screen on larger properties.

Northwest Poplar Quick Facts

Okanese Poplar Quick Facts

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Zone: 2a
Zone: 2a
Height: 25 m (82 ft)
Height: 18 m (60 ft)
Spread: 14 m (45 ft)
Spread: 8 m (26 ft)
Moisture: any
Moisture: any
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: yes
Hybrid: yes
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Growth rate: very fast
Growth rate: very fast
Life span: short
Life span: medium
Suckering: high
Suckering: high

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

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


Other Names: balm of gilead, jacks aspen, jacks hybrid poplar