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Northwest Poplar vs Cutleaf Weeping Birch

Populus x jackii Northwest

Betula pendula laciniata

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Northwest Poplar
Cutleaf Weeping Birch

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.

Cutleaf Weeping Birch is a tall, deciduous cultivar known for its pronounced weeping branches and ferny green leaves.

It features showy, peeling white bark and brilliant yellow leaves in the fall. Cutleaf Weeping Birch makes an exceptional accent tree for suburban yards.

If you are attracted to this tree, also look at the European White Birch which is similar.

NORTHWEST POPLAR QUICK FACTS

CUTLEAF WEEPING BIRCH QUICK FACTS

Zone: 2a
Zone: 2a
Height: 25 m (82 ft)
Height: 15 m (49 ft)
Spread: 8 m (25 ft)
Moisture: any
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: yes
Catkins: yes
Fall colour: bright yellow
Growth rate: very fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: short
Life span: medium
Suckering: high
Suckering: low

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
Other Names: common birch, silver birch, weeping birch