Populus balsamifera

Also called Cottonwood

Narrow pyramidal crown with ascending branches
Resinous buds are sticky and strongly aromatic
Leaves are ovate: dark green on top, silver underneath
Fall foliage is a bright yellow
Dioecious: trees are either male or female, flowering before the leaves appear
Male flowers have red stamens, females have reddish stigmas
They also multiply by suckering, often producing stands of a single sex

ZONE:
2

COLOUR:
Yellow

HEIGHT:
25-30 m

SPREAD:
14-16 m

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:

A good native selection for naturalizing or for park areas.

Additional Notes about Balsam Poplar:

Native to Ontario and parts of North America.

Larval host for many species of butterflies, moths, and specialized leaf miners. Many birds and mammals browse the buds, leaves, and stems. The twigs and bark are an important food for beavers, who also use it for building their dams and lodges.

Weird fact: bees collect the resin from the buds to seal cracks in their hives.

Characteristics & Attributes

Full Sun

Partial Sun/Shade

Native to Ontario

SOIL MOISTURE:
Well-drained
Moist to Average

ATTRACTS WILDLIFE:
Attracts Pollinators

GROWTH RATE:
Medium

ATTRIBUTES:
Fall Color
Deciduous

FLOWERING TIME:
Spring

HABIT:
Pyramidal/Columnar
Upright

FOLIAGE COLOR:
Yellow
Green

LANDSCAPE USES:
Specimen
Naturalizing

Size	Available	Future	Price Per	25+	Qty
250cm 15g
45mm WB
70mm WB