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Tower Poplar vs Prairie Skyrise Aspen
Populus x canescens Tower
Populus tremuloides Prairie Skyrise
ONLY AVAILABLE BY CONTRACT GROW
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.
Prairie Skyrise Aspen has a compact and columnar branching structure that makes it a great privacy screen for small yards. You'll notice that the old and new growth have contrasting colors of green, giving this tree an attractive and unique appearance.
Prairie Skyrise Aspen is more disease resistant, columnar, and typically leafs out earlier than Swedish Aspen.
Tower Poplar Quick Facts
Prairie Skyrise Aspen Quick Facts
In row spacing: 0.9 - 1.2 m (3 - 4 ft)