Paskapoo Poplar

Populus balsamifera

Plant Category: trees

Light Conditions:

Full sun

Soil Conditions:

Paskapoo prefers dry conditions

Chinook Exposure:

Excellent shelterbelt tree, drought-resistant

Size:

Dwarf poplar, 23' T & 23' W

Bloom Period:

Late Spring

Bloom Colour:

Green catkins, but interesting red male flower.

Growth Habit:

Grows approx 1ft per year regardless of weather.

Spreads By:

Seed

Features:

Birds
Butterflies
Bees
Native Bees
Fragrant
Berries
Fall Color
Small Spaces

Large Spaces
Good in Containers
Long Bloom Time
Deer Resistant
Attractive Seed Heads
Edible Parts
Medicinal Properties
Posionous

This item will ship from:

Wright Nursery

Seed Price: $0.00
"Currently Unavailable"

Plug Price: $6.25

Please Note: Plug orders being shipped have a minimum order requirement of 8 plugs. As the Trees & Shrubs will be coming from Wright Nurseries in central Alberta and the Wildflowers, Grasses & Vines from Wild About Flowers by Okotoks, AB, both categories have a minimum order of 8 plugs for plug orders being shipped.

Description: Very lateral branching habit. Young wood dark red with tight buds and short internodes. Dark green leaves with strong balsam fragrance. Stumpy, dwarf characteristics.

Found in Nature: Paskapoo slopes, west side of Calgary.

Distribution: Paskapoo slopes, west side of Calgary.

Important Information: The "Bloom Period" is an indicator of the time period within which the wildflowers will bloom and does not describe the time period that a single plant will bloom. The "Sizes" listed are intended to be a general guideline to consult during plant selection. Plant growth and bloom times will vary depending on geographical location & individual site conditions. Please contact us with any questions you may have.