Hybrid poplar with narrow, upright form and outstanding growth rate. Excellent shelter tree for rural properties. Selected with resistance to bronze leaf disease which will attack Tower Poplar and Swedish Columnar Aspen.
Attributes
Type: Deciduous Tree
Growth Habit: Upright, Columnar
Mature Height: 12 – 15m (40 – 50ft.)
Mature Spread: 3 – 4m (10 – 13ft.)
Zone: 3
Feature Characteristics: Drought Tolerant, Attractive Foliage
Ornamental Features
Foliage Colour: Green, turning bright yellow-gold in the fall.
Care
General Maintenance: Little pruning is necessary. Prune broken or damaged limbs.
Light: Full sun
Watering: Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established.
Soil: Provide enriched, well-drained soil.
Fertilizer: Feed in early spring with an all purpose fertilizer prior to the new growth.