Hybrid poplar
Hybrid poplar
Populus × canadensis
tree☀️ full-sun🪴 moist-loam📏 tall🌡️ RHS H7
⚠️ Invasive
📋Quick Facts
Height
25.0-35.0m
Spread
12.0-18.0m
Growth
🚀 Fast
Grows quickly, needs regular attention
Water
💧💧💧 Frequent watering
Every "7-10" days
Hardiness
Zone 2-9
About
Very fast-growing poplar hybrid; useful for shelterbelts and biomass.
Also known as: Populus × canadensis, Hybrid poplar, Topola mieszańcowa
Pest Resilience
3/5 — Average
Poplar rust, bacterial canker, and poplar beetles can be problematic.
Visual Characteristics
Flowers
Yes
Blooms in Spring
Fruits
Yes
Harvest: Autumn / fall
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How to Propagate
🌰Seed
EasyThis plant produces viable seeds for propagation
🦋Wildlife & Garden Ecology
Pest Susceptibility
CankerSap rotCaterpillarCutwormCrown rotDiebackLeaf miner insectRoot rotRustScale insectsDrought resistant
Monitor for these pests and treat early if spotted
Hardiness Zones
H1a (tender)H7 (very hardy)
RHS H7
USDA 4–5 equivalent