Balsam Poplar

Populus balsamifera

Balsam Poplar Populus balsamifera
2

Matchcode: POBALSAM

Height: 18 -20m (60 - 66 FT.)

Spread: 9 - 12m (30 - 40 FT.)

Hardy, fast-growing native tree. Straight trunk, glossy, blue-green foliage and long, pointed buds with balsam-like fragrance. Smooth, yellow-grey bark becomes grey and grooved with age. Resists Forest Tent Caterpillar. Prefers a moist to wet soil (tolerates periodic flooding).

Back to Previous Page

Related Plants (within genus)

Quaking/Trembling Aspen

Populus tremuloides
Quaking/Trembling Aspen

AC-Sundancer™ Poplar

Populus x 'ACWS151'
AC-Sundancer™ Poplar

Guardian™ Columnar Aspen

Populus x 'Jefguard'
Guardian™ Columnar Aspen

Okanese Poplar

Populus x 'Okanese'
Okanese Poplar