Tower Poplar vs Assiniboine Poplar - TreeTime.ca

Tower Poplar vs Assiniboine Poplar

Populus x Assiniboine

Populus x canescens Tower

Assiniboine Poplar
Tower Poplar

Assiniboine poplar is a tall, fast growing tree that has a shapely oval form and dense foliage. This hybrid poplar is a male clone and produces no fuzz or fluff. Assiniboine poplar can handle tough conditions such as: urban pollution, environmental salt, drought, poor soil, and even some standing water.

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.

Assiniboine Poplar Quick Facts

Tower Poplar Quick Facts

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Zone: 2a
Zone: 2a
Height: 20 m (66 ft)
Height: 20 m (66 ft)
Spread: 12 m (40 ft)
Spread: 2.1 m (7 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: any
Growth rate: very fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: medium
Life span: medium
Suckering: high
Suckering: high


Hybrid: yes
Hybrid: yes
Catkins: no
Catkins: no

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

In row spacing: 0.9 - 1.2 m (3 - 4 ft)
Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)
Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)