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Populus balsamifera

Balsam Poplar (Cottonwood)

The branchlets and winter buds of this tree are sticky, look like they are varnished, and are aromatic. The leaves are oval, thick, shiny, dark green in colour with white undersides. The fall colour is bright yellow.

  • »  Narrow, pyramidal crown with ascending branches
  • »  Buds are sticky, resinous, and strongly aromatic
  • »  Leaves are ovate, dark green on top, silver underneath
  • »  Fall foliage is a bright yellow
  • »  Hanging, long, pale yellow-green catkins appear mid-spring

2gal
$41.25
15gal
$264.00
30gal
$615.00
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  • Category:Trees
  • Hardiness Zone:2
  • Height:25-30 m
  • Spread:14-16 m
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Well-drained
Growth Rate
• Medium
Attributes
• Native to Ontario
• Deciduous
• Fall Color
Habit
• Pyramidal
• Upright
Foliage Color
• Green
• Yellow
Landscape uses
• Naturalizing
• Specimen
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Additional Information about Populus balsamifera

Native to Ontario and parts of North America.

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Populus balsamifera

A good, native selection for naturalizing or for park areas.