Tower Poplar vs Balsam Poplar - TreeTime.ca

Tower Poplar vs Balsam Poplar

Populus x canescens Tower

Populus balsamifera

Tower Poplar
Balsam Poplar

Tower Poplar is a fast growing, tall columnar tree that closely resembles the Swedish aspen. It produces no fluff, requires minimal maintenance and no pruning. It can tolerate drought and thrives in poor soils. Tower Poplar is most commonly planted in shelterbelts or to line driveways and property lines as a privacy hedge.

A COPF royalty for $0.10/tree is included in our pricing.

Balsam Poplar is a hardy, fast-growing deciduous tree that is Native to Canada east of the Rockies.

We grow them in two variations. Sometimes they are a male clones, so they don't produce fluff. Other times, we grow them from seed, which will result in fluff. The detailed descriptions (see below) will tell you which is which.

Tower Poplar Quick Facts

Balsam Poplar Quick Facts

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Lowest Price: $3.19 - SAVE UP TO 42%
Zone: 2a
Zone: 2a
Height: 20 m (66 ft)
Height: 25 m (82 ft)
Spread: 2.1 m (7 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Moisture: any
Moisture: normal
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: yes
Hybrid: no
Fuzz/fluff: see description
Catkins: no
Catkins: yes
Fall colour: golden yellow
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: medium
Life span: medium
Suckering: high
Suckering: medium

In row spacing: 0.9 - 1.2 m (3 - 4 ft)

In row spacing: 2.4 - 3 m (8 - 10 ft)
Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)
Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)


Other Names: bam, bamtree, eastern balsam poplar, hackmatack, tacamahac