Prairie Sky Poplar is a fast-growing, seedless tree ideal for tall, dense shelterbelts and prairie windbreaks. Its upright form can average 3.5 feet of growth per year. Large, heart-shaped green leaves turn yellow in fall, with no seed fluff.
Grow in full sun across a variety of soils. Resistant to stem canker and leaf rust, Prairie Sky Poplar suits sites requiring a tall, dense, fast-growing shelterbelt. Plant 8 feet apart for maximum windbreak.
Growing details
Mature height: 65 feet
Mature spread: 16 feet
Light: Full sun
Hardiness: Zone 3
Growth rate: Fast, averaging 3.5 feet in height per year
Growth habit: Upright
Foliage colour: Green
Fall colour: Yellow
Shelterbelt spacing: 8 feet apart
Key features: Seedless, no seed fluff, large heart-shaped leaves, stem canker and leaf rust resistance
Landscape uses: Shelterbelts, windbreaks, shade, vertical accents and hedging/screening
