Tower Poplar vs Black Cottonwood - TreeTime.ca

Tower Poplar vs Black Cottonwood

Populus trichocarpa

Populus x canescens Tower

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Black Cottonwood
Tower Poplar

Black Cottonwood is the largest and tallest of the North American poplars. Named after its white, fluffy seeds with cottony hairs, this hardy tree produces sticky, fragrant buds and has a straight growth habit. Black Cottonwood needs ample moisture and nutrients to grow successfully to full height and are found in the Western provinces and the Yukon with BC being its heartland.

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.

Black Cottonwood Quick Facts

Tower Poplar Quick Facts

Lowest Price: $7.99
Zone: 4a
Zone: 2a
Height: 30 m (100 ft)
Height: 20 m (66 ft)
Spread: 11 m (35 ft)
Spread: 2.1 m (7 ft)
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: any
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: yes
Catkins: yes
Catkins: no
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: long
Life span: medium
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: medium
Suckering: high


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


Other Names: balsam cottonwood, california poplar, western balsam poplar