Hybrid Poplar – 5-6′

Description

Latin: Populus spp. (Hybrid)
Zones: USDA 3–8 (varies by cultivar)
Other Common Names: Hybrid Cottonwood, Fast-Growing Poplar
Mature Height: 40–80 ft tall, 20–40 ft spread (depends on cultivar and growing conditions)
Soil/Climate: Prefers moist, well-drained soils; tolerates a wide range of soil types including clay and sandy soils; full sun; thrives in temperate climates; not highly drought-tolerant once mature
Notes: Rapidly growing deciduous tree with a straight trunk and upright, vase-shaped crown. Leaves are broadly ovate, bright green, and flutter in the wind. Bark is smooth and greenish when young, becoming furrowed and gray-brown with age. Commonly planted for windbreaks, shade, timber production, or quick landscaping solutions.
Wildlife: Provides nesting and cover for birds and small mammals; leaves are browsed by deer; seeds eaten by finches and other songbirds; dense foliage offers shelter during summer months.