Populus balsamifera
Balsam Poplar
Not a long lived tree, the oldest recorded are about 200 years old.
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Populus balsamifera
Height: 10-12cm
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Populus balsamifera
Height: 12-14cm
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Populus balsamifera
Height: 14-16cm
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Description
This tough Poplar is a native of North America and gets its name from the sweet smelling fragrance emanating from its sticky buds.
Suitable for wet and exposed sites this tree is very useful for land that periodically floods in winter. It’s lush green summer leaves produces a good canopy and they can turn a glorious yellow in the autumn.
Not a long lived tree, the oldest recorded are about 200 years old.
Mature height 20m+
Mature crown spread: 8-11m
Specifications
Common names
Balsam Poplar
Mature size
Medium
Tree type
Deciduous Broad Leaf
Soil type
Moist Soil, Will tolerate most soil types
Shape
Pyramidal
Tree features
Autumn Colour, Catkins, Foliage
Growth rate
Fast growing
Tolerances
Coastal, Wet soil, Wind tolerant
Tree uses
Cold Exposed Sites, Damp Sites, Parkland, Woodland Sites
Seasons of interest
Summer Interest