Description
Populus tremula ‘Erecta’
Product Specifications
- Swedish Columnar Aspen Tree
- Zone: 2
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Mature Size: 30′ high x 4-5′ wide
- Tree Form: Columnar
- Canopy: Dense
- Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
- Special Features: Resistance to Shepherd’s Crook
- Fall Color: Yellow
Product Description
This columnar form of Aspen is perfect for tight spots and an elegant addition to any landscape. Additionally, Swedish Columnar Aspen has a dense canopy, with branching starting near the ground. Moreover, a fast-growing, popular tree, the Swedish Columnar Aspen will grow to about 30 ft tall and 3-4 ft wide. For that reason, plant 6 ft apart.
Ornamental Features
Aspen “Swedish Columnar” has forest green foliage throughout the season. Then, the serrated oval leaves turn yellow in fall. In addition, the furrowed gray bark adds an interesting dimension to the landscape.
Landscape Attributes
Deciduous tree with a strong central leader and a narrowly upright and columnar growth habit. Low maintenance tree, usually looks its best without pruning. Drought tolerance once established.
Tall, Narrow & Built for Alberta Weather
Swedish Columnar Aspen is your go-to choice when space is tight but impact matters. With its tall, narrow form (30′ high × 4–5′ wide) and dense canopy, it instantly adds vertical elegance and privacy without overwhelming your yard.
Even better, it thrives in Alberta’s harsh Zone 2 climate. It also shows strong resistance to Shepherd’s Crook, which means less maintenance and greater longevity for your landscape.
Plus, its bright yellow fall color turns your garden into a showpiece, just when most trees fade. Best of all, Swedish Columnar Aspen grows fast, so you won’t wait years to enjoy the shade, structure, and screening it brings.
Why This Tree Is a Smart Buy
- ✔ Low Maintenance
- ✔ Climate-Proven for Alberta
- ✔ Fast-Growing Privacy Solution
Benefits You’ll Appreciate
Still unsure? You’re not just planting a tree, in fact, you’re adding a natural privacy screen, a striking vertical accent, and a low-maintenance solution that grows with your space.
Over time, it becomes a living investment that enhances curb appeal, reduces noise, and brings four-season beauty to your landscape.
