POPLAR TREES

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POPLAR TREES

Looking to grow beautiful, healthy poplar trees in your garden? You've come to the right place! This comprehensive growing guide will walk you through everything you need to know, from planting to harvest.

QUICK FACTS

• Plant in a location with good air circulation
• Water deeply but infrequently once established
• Prune annually for best production

POPLAR TREES

This includes: Green Giant (item #8375), Prairie Sky, Paskapoo (item #8395) & Okanese.

PLANTING & SPACING

These fast-growing trees are very large at maturity (40-60ft.).

SPACING

Green Giant & Okanese Poplar: Space 15-25ft. apart. Prairie Sky & Paskapoo Poplar: Space 10-20ft. apart.

FOR WINDBREAKS

Staggered rows provide the best results. Space rows 20ft. apart for an effective wind barrier.

WATERING & CARE

At planting: Ensure a heavy soaking at the time of planting. First season: Continue weekly waterings until leaves start to change colour (senescence).

FERTILIZING

Second year: Use a 20-20-20 water-soluble fertilizer or a slow-release granular tree & shrub fertilizer as per product instructions.

WINDBREAK MAINTENANCE

For the most effective wind screen, leave branching all the way to the ground rather than pruning lower branches.

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