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Hybrid poplar

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

The hybrid poplar year in your garden

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How to Propagate

🌰Seed
Easy

This 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

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