Balsam Poplar (Populus balsamifera)


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Type

deciduous tree icon

Deciduous

Status

species native to Canada

Native

Edible fruit/nut tree?

NO

Names

Latin (scientific) name: Populus balsamifera

Common English name: Balsam poplar

Other names: Eastern balsam poplar

French name: Peuplier baumier

Habitat

Occurs mostly in river valleys and on other moist, low-lying ground.

Other notes

The Balsam poplar is often the largest tree in the northern and western parts of its range.

Hardiness zone(s)

0a, 0b, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b

A hardiness zone is a geographically defined area where a given plant is capable of growing. Hardiness zones are based largely on climate, particularly minimum temperatures. Zone 0 covers the harshest areas in Canada for plant species. Higher numbers represent more temperate areas.

For more information on plant hardiness zones in Canada, visit Natural Resources Canada.

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