Walker Poplar vs Sundancer Poplar - TreeTime.ca

Walker Poplar vs Sundancer Poplar

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Sundancer Poplar
Walker Poplar

The Sundancer Poplar is a fast-growing, columnar hybrid that is resistant to Bronze Leaf Disease. Developed at the Agroforestry Centre in Indian Head, Saskatchewan, this cold hardy tree is well-suited to the Canadian prairies and northern regions.

Adaptable to various soil conditions and drought-tolerant once established, the Sundancer Poplar is an excellent choice for lining properties and roads or creating an attractive hedge.

Walker Poplar is a hardy prairie tree. A common shade tree, this fast-growing hybrid poplar works well in urban yards or shelterbelts.

In the past, Walker was one of the most popular species used in shelterbelts due to the wide spread that reduced the total number and cost of trees to plant. Despite the fuzz produced by this tree in the Spring it continues to be a popular and cost effective tree for field shelterbelts.

Another benefit of this species is the low branching. It can serve as a first row species that traps snow drifts. This makes it uniquely useful as a shelterbelt tree over other varieties.

Walker is one of the fastest growing hybrid poplar varieties we grow.

Sundancer Poplar Quick Facts

Walker Poplar Quick Facts

Zone: 2a
Zone: 2a
Height: 12 m (40 ft)
Height: 25 m (82 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 8 m (26 ft)
Moisture: any
Moisture: any
Light: full sun
Light: any
Hybrid: yes
Hybrid: yes
Catkins: no
Catkins: yes
Growth rate: very fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: medium
Life span: short
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: high
Suckering: high


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


Other Names: ac-sundancer, sundancer hybrid poplar