Balsam Poplar is a hardy, fast-growing deciduous tree that is Native to Canada east of the Rockies.
We grow them in two variations. Sometimes they are a male clones, so they don't produce fluff. Other times, we grow them from seed, which will result in fluff. The detailed descriptions (see below) will tell you which is which.
Zone: 2a Height: 25 m (82 ft) Moisture: normal Light: full sun Fuzz/fluff: see description Catkins: yes Fall colour: golden yellow Growth rate: fast Life span: medium Maintenance: low Suckering: medium Pollution tolerance: medium
In row spacing: 2.4 - 3 m (8 - 10 ft) Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)
Other names: bam, bamtree, eastern balsam poplar, hackmatack, tacamahac