Northwest Poplar vs Green Ash - TreeTime.ca

Northwest Poplar vs Green Ash

Populus x jackii Northwest

Fraxinus pennsylvanica

Northwest Poplar
Green Ash

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.

Green ash is a fast growing tree with incredible golden yellow leaves in fall. This tree is native to the prairies and is well suited for drought and cold. Green ash can also tolerate soil compaction, periods of flooding and a wide variety of soils including alkaline. This makes green ash ideally suited for use in urban environments.

Northwest Poplar Quick Facts

Green Ash Quick Facts

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Zone: 2a
Zone: 2b
Height: 25 m (82 ft)
Height: 18 m (60 ft)
Spread: 12 m (40 ft)
Moisture: any
Moisture: dry, normal
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: yes
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: bright yellow in early fall
Growth rate: very fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: short
Life span: long
Suckering: high
Suckering: low

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

In row spacing: 1.8 - 2.4 m (6 - 8 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
Other Names: downy ash, red ash, swamp ash, water ash