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    • Photo of Populus balsamifera foliage by USDA

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    Populus balsamifera

    Also Known As

    • Balm Of Gilead
    • Balm Poplar
    • Balsam Poplar
    • Black Cottonwood
    • Black Poplar

    Plant type

    tree

    size

    • H: 20'-60'
    • W: 10'-40'

    planting zones

    • 2a-8b

    Populus balsamifera plant details

    Populus balsamifera is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring flowers emerge. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Populus balsamifera

    Plant type: tree
    Plant family: salicaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 10 FT - 40 FT - wide, 20 FT - 60 FT - tall
    Uses: fragrant, shade tree, windbreak

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Populus balsamifera

    USDA Zones: 2a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This large tree, with its ?twinkling? leaves of dark-green above, silver beneath continues, unabashed and virtually alone, into the arctic prairies; in civilized areas it?s appreciated for its balsamic scent in spring. S/M-W

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Populus balsamifera plant

    How to Grow Populus balsamifera

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Wildlife

      • birds

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Populus angustifolia

    aka Narrowleaf Cottonwood, Willow-leaved Poplar

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    3a-9b

    Size

    Height: 40'-60'

    Width: 40'

    • sun
    • regular
    Photo of Populus angustifolia close-up, foliage by Stan Shebs
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    Populus tremuloides

    aka Quakies, Quaking Aspen, Trembling Aspen

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    2a-9b

    Size

    Height: 30'-50'

    Width: 15'-30'

    • sun
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Populus tremuloides distinctive bark, foliage, form by Tewy
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    Populus trichocarpa

    aka Populus balsamifera ssp. trichocarpa, Populus balsamifera subsp. trichocarpa, Black Cottonwood, California Poplar, Cottonwood, Western Balsam Poplar

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 60'-80'

    Width: 10'-20'

    • sun - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Populus trichocarpa form by Walter Siegmund
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    Populus fremontii

    aka Alamo Cottonwood, Fremont Cottonwood

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 60'-100'

    Width: 30'-50'

    • sun
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Populus fremontii form by US National Park Service
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    Populus grandidentata

    aka Populus grandentata, Populus grandidentatum, American Aspen, Big Tooth Aspen, White Poplar

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    3a-8b

    Size

    Height: 40'-70'

    Width: 20'-40'

    • sun
    • regular
    Photo of Populus grandidentata foliage by Schzmo
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