Tower Poplar vs Trembling Aspen - TreeTime.ca

Tower Poplar vs Trembling Aspen

Populus x canescens Tower

Populus tremuloides

Tower Poplar
Trembling Aspen

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.

Trembling Aspen is a hardy, fast-growing tree. It is known for its unique "trembling" leaf movement and beautiful bark that whitens with age.

This native shade tree tolerates a range of growing conditions and requires little maintenance.

Tower Poplar Quick Facts

Trembling Aspen Quick Facts

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Zone: 2a
Zone: 1a
Height: 20 m (66 ft)
Height: 25 m (82 ft)
Spread: 2.1 m (7 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: any
Moisture: dry, normal
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: medium
Life span: short
Suckering: high
Suckering: high
Maintenance: medium


Fall colour: brilliant yellow
Seeds: fluff
Hybrid: yes
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: yes

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

Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)
Native to: AB, BC, SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, NL, YT, NT, NU, PE
Other Names: american aspen, golden aspen, mountain aspen, quaking aspen, quiver leaf aspen, trembling poplar, white poplar