Mon-Fri 9am - 5pm Mountain time
Cart reopens in October
Subscribe to our email list
to stay updated
Peking Cotoneaster vs Prairie Sky Poplar
Cotoneaster acutifolia
Populus x canadensis Prairie Sky
NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON - MIGHT RETURN
(new stock expected: fall of 2027)
COMING SOON
(new stock expected: fall of 2026)
Peking Cotoneaster is a medium-sized shrub that is well adapted to colder climates. Best suited for use as a hedge, Peking Cotoneaster has dark green foliage that turns a stunning reddish orange in the fall.
Hardy fruit guru, Bernie Nikolai (DBG Fruit Growers), has started to recommend grafting hardy pear varieties to Peking Cotoneaster after his experiences were successful and produced fruit faster than other rootstocks. Remember to leave some nurse limbs if you try this.
Prairie Sky Poplar is a fast-growing columnar hybrid poplar developed at Agriculture and Agri-food Canada's Morden Research Station. It is adaptable to many soil conditions and seems to do best in the southern-most parts of the prairies.
Good as a shade or shelterbelt tree, it is often used in buffer zones as a visual screen or hedge. Ideal for lining properties, roads, etc.
Peking Cotoneaster Quick Facts
Prairie Sky Poplar Quick Facts
In row spacing: 0.3 m (1.0 ft)

