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Populus balsamifera

Balsam Poplar

Tree Characteristics

Leaves:

Deciduous

Height:

21 - 30m

Width:

15 - 23m

Growth Rate:

Fast

Tree Tolerances

Plant Hardiness Zone:

2

Shade Tolerance:

Full Sun

pH Tolerance:

Tolerant of acid to alkaline soil (5.0 to 8.0)

Drought Tolerance:

Moderate

Flooding Tolerance:

Moderate

Salt Spray Tolerance:

Unknown

Soil Salt Tolerance:

Unknown

Planting site and Native Range

Planting Site:

Naturalization, Parks, Residential, Wide Median

Native to Ontario:

Native to Central Canada:

Yes

Native to North America:

Yes