Poplar
Botanical Name: Populus Deltoids x Populus Nigra
Hardiness Zones: 3-9
Mature Height: 50'
Growth Rate: Fast
Seed Source: Cuttings from Michigan
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| Item # | Age | Height | Available | 50 | 250 | 500 | 1000 | 2500 | 5000 | |
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| PSCPQ1Y09 | 2 Y | 9 – 12″ |
| $5.63 | $4.94 | $4.59 | $4.10 | $3.96 | $3.82 | |
Notes
The limbs of Poplar trees are considered to be weak and are well known for breakage. It is not recommended to plant these trees near houses, playgrounds, or traffic areas. To some, certain varieties of Poplar trees are also known as ‘Cottonwood trees’.
Uses
Poplar is commonly used for firewood, windbreak, and paper.
Wildlife Value
Poplar trees provide excellent nesting and roosting habitats for many varieties of birds. Twigs serve as nutritional value and are eaten by rodents, rabbits, deer, beavers, and porcupines.
History & Lore
Poplar is a hybrid cross between eastern cottonwood from the U.S. and Black Poplar from Europe and North Africa. It was first referenced in 1785.
Hardiness Zones
3-9
Tree Type
Deciduous
Tree Subtype
Poplar
Mature Height
50'
Mature Spread
30'
Growth Rate
Fast
Seed Source
Cuttings from Michigan
Sun Preference
Full sun
Soil PH Range
5.5-7.5
Soil Preference
Moist, adaptable
Tolerant
Excessive moisture
Intolerant
Drought
Diseases
Melampspra leaf rust, leaf spot, canker, stem decay
Pests
Poplar borer, aphids, poplar gud gall mite, leaf beetles
