Populus balsamifera - 60-80 CM C2

Description
The Balsam poplar (Populus balsamifera) is an upright, slender tree that produces greenish flowers arranged in catkins. They appear from March to April. These produce white fruits. The Balsam poplar also has egg-shaped, dark green leaves. Its bark is grey and deeply fissured. In a sunny to semi-shady location, it usually reaches a height of around 25 metres and grows to a width of around 10 metres. The Balsam poplar makes no special demands on the soil.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Populus candicans, Populus tacamahaca.

Bulletpoints
* Olive-green shoots * attractive yellow autumn colouring * flood tolerant

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Balsam poplar are dark green, ovate and alternate. They are about 5 - 12 cm in size. Balsam poplar turns bright yellow in autumn.

Bark
Grey, deeply fissured bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
Canada to North America.

Frost hardiness
The Balsam poplar has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Balsam poplar is an upright and slender growing tree. It usually reaches a height of 18 - 25 m and is approx. 8 - 10 m wide. As a rule, it grows 70 - 80 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
No special requirements.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Flower
The greenish flowers of Balsam poplar appear in catkins from March to April.

Use
Privacy screen, solitary, park, landscape

Shoots
The shoots of Populus balsamifera are olive green.

Root
Populus balsamifera is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms spreading, branching roots.