Balsam Poplar (Populus balsamifera)

Balsam Poplar, also called Black Poplar are a large fast growing tree. This species of poplar is similar to a Cottonwood, in that they're get large with furrowed bark. They have uniquely large and aromatic buds with a sticky sap that we've used to make essential oil. Large and long lived for Poplars with an average lifespan of 70 years but they can live past 100 years.

Our trees for 2022 were grown from hardwood cuttings from our local trees around the nursery.

Cold Hardiness: Zone 3