Northwest Poplar vs Wayfaring Tree - TreeTime.ca

Northwest Poplar vs Wayfaring Tree

Viburnum lantana

Populus x jackii Northwest

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Northwest Poplar

Wayfaring Tree is an adaptable and reliable shrub. It is prized for its ornamental berries that can range in color from red to yellow to black. Consider getting two trees as fruiting is maximized when another Wayfaring Tree is present.

This species has a variety of uses ranging from naturalization, mass planting, borders, and privacy screens.

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.

Wayfaring Tree Quick Facts

Northwest Poplar Quick Facts

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Zone: 4a
Zone: 2a
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Height: 25 m (82 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 14 m (45 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: any
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: very fast
Life span: medium
Life span: short
Suckering: medium
Suckering: high


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


In row spacing: 2.4 - 3 m (8 - 10 ft)
Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)
Other Names: balm of gilead, jacks aspen, jacks hybrid poplar