Populus trichocarpa PN 471 American balsam poplar Ht 30m

Large tree / Deciduous / Tolerates wet sites / Tolerates exposed sites / Attractive autumn colours - yellow / Timber / Erosion control / Shelter / Forestry species / Cold hardy (H4) (-10 to -5C)

N.W. USA. Broadly columnar, deciduous. Vigorous, strong root system for erosion control, can sucker if no grazing. Balsam scent in spring, yellow leaves in autumn. Possum resistant, withstands Southland winds. Selected clone from Belgium released 1978. Cuttings at 40cm ("40-60cm" grade). Rooted plants topped at 1.2m ("90-1.2m" grade) or 1.5m ("1.2-1.5m" grade).