Northwest Poplar vs Thornless Honeylocust - TreeTime.ca

Northwest Poplar vs Thornless Honeylocust

Populus x jackii Northwest

Gleditsia triacanthos inermis

Northwest Poplar
Thornless Honeylocust

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.

Thornless Honey Locust makes an excellent shade tree with its lacy foliage and dappled shade. The leaves are honey-yellow, light and airy, providing interesting color and texture to your landscape. This variety is thornless, and the seeds and pods provide food for wildlife such as deer and squirrels.

The Thornless Honey Locust is tolerant of drought, various soil conditions, and even road salt.

Northwest Poplar Quick Facts

Thornless Honeylocust Quick Facts

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Zone: 2a
Zone: 3a
Height: 25 m (82 ft)
Height: 15 m (50 ft)
Spread: 15 m (50 ft)
Moisture: any
Moisture: any
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: yes
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Growth rate: very fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: short
Life span: long
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: high
Suckering: none

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