Poplar ‘Sundancer’ Columnar PO2025

Description

Poplar ‘Sundance’ Columnar – Seedless and resistant to leaf rust

Populus ‘Sundancer Columnar’

Zone: 2
Exposure: Full Sun
Mature Size: 39′ high x 10′ wide
Tree Form: Columnar
Canopy: Dense
Growth Rate: Fast
Special Features: Seedless and resistant to leaf rust
Fall Color: Yellow

Description: Originally located in Indian Head, SK, the Sundancer Poplar is proving to be a very hardy, moderate growth, long-lived tree.  A great alternative to the Swedish Columnar Aspen.  It’s the #1 disease resistant poplar on the prairies. With a fibrous root system and columnar growing habit have no fear planting this Poplar in a smaller yard, near the house!

Ornamental Features: Sundancer is a fast growing, tall, columnar male tree with upward growing branches. The original tree located at the Agroforestry Development Centre in Indian Head, Saskatchewan has grown to a height of 21m at 32 years with a crown width of 3.5m. Green leaves flush in late April to early May turning yellow in the fall.

Landscape Attributes:  Great for wind breaks, reclamation sites, erosion control or ornamental use. Adaptable to a wide range of growing conditions.