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Northwest Poplar vs Kentucky Coffeetree

Gymnocladus dioicus

Populus x jackii Northwest

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Kentucky Coffeetree
Northwest Poplar

The Kentucky Coffeetree has the largest leaves of any native tree in North America! In the summer, its large green canopy provides shade. While in the winter, its leathery bean pods act as a decorative element against the sky as they rattle in the wind. Beautiful year-round, this tree is an elegant addition to any landscape.

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.

Kentucky Coffeetree Quick Facts

Northwest Poplar Quick Facts

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Zone: 3a
Zone: 2a
Height: 21 m (70 ft)
Height: 25 m (82 ft)
Spread: 15 m (50 ft)
Spread: 14 m (45 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: any
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: very fast
Life span: long
Life span: short
Suckering: high
Suckering: high

Toxicity: Uncooked pods are toxic to humans

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)
Native to: ON
Other Names: coffeetree
Other Names: balm of gilead, jacks aspen, jacks hybrid poplar