Botanical name: Populus trichocarpa
Type: Tree
Bloom colour: Green (catkins)
Bloom time: March - April
Sun requirement: Full sun
Height: Up to 30 meters
Spread: Up to 18 meters
Soil moisture: Moist, but with well draining soil
Features:. Fast growing tree that creates habitat opportunities for many forms of wildlife.
Ideal habitat - Often found along rivers and streams. It doesn't grow well in very acidic or nutrient poor soils.
Note: Because of its fast growing nature and tendency for breakage, its recommended that these trees not be planted near buildings or high trafficked areas.
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