The Tower Poplar (AKA Lombardy Poplar) is the largest columnar tree commonly available in Alberta. Though still only spreading out 4-6′ at chest height; it offers a way to enjoy the grandeur and awe of a formidable, large tree, while only occupying a narrow section of the yard.

Tower Poplar is a fast growing, tall columnar tree that closely resembles the Swedish aspen. It produces no fluff, requires minimal maintenance and no pruning. It can tolerate drought and thrives in poor soils.

Mar 7, 2024 · Unlike Swedish Aspens, which rarely see a 20th birthday, Tower Poplars can thrive for decades (growing proportionately larger as well). If you’re seeking a long-lived, visually striking, larger size, columnar tree, the Tower Poplar is an excellent alternative to the shorter-lived Swedish Aspen.

Wide spaced row of (I think) Tower poplar on a farm road near Camrose. Note the smaller orange leaved trees between them. These four trees have one thing in common: They are all 4 to 8 times as tall as they are wide: Very narrow for their height. Plant …

The Tower poplar is a variety that makes an ideal sound barrier, accent tree, or screen. It is fast growing tree and is seedless. The form of the tree is dense and columnar.

Tower Poplar Tree is a hardy, disease resistant poplar for cold climates, a much better choice than the Lombardi poplar. A rapidly growing cotton-less columnar tree, it is excellent for screening, sound barriers, or as an accent plant.

Tower Poplar is a deciduous tree with a strong central leader and a narrowly upright and columnar growth habit. Its relatively coarse texture can be used to stand it apart from other landscape plants with finer foliage.

An very hardy, extremely tall and narrow pencil like tree used primarily as a vertical accent in a row as a tall screen. Tends to sucker with age. Has green foliage throughout the season turning to a yellow colour in fall.

Narrow, columnar poplar. Green foliage has silvery underside and golden yellow fall colour. Fast-growing, hardy, seedless, disease resistant, adaptable and drought tolerant.

Thriving in full sun and tolerant of various soil conditions, this low-maintenance tree establishes quickly and withstands cold winters with ease. Whether planted singly or in rows, the Tower Poplar delivers immediate impact and year-round structure to any landscape.