TRISTIS POPLAR  Populus × ‘Tristis’
• A classic prairie hybrid poplar known for its remarkable growth speed, quickly rising into a tall, commanding tree ideal for shelterbelts, windbreaks, and large‑scale prairie plantings. Its upright structure and gently pendulous branch tips give it a distinctive, graceful form.
• Exceptionally cold hardy and well adapted to exposed prairie conditions, thriving in open fields, windy sites, and challenging soils where rapid establishment is essential.
• Offers excellent drought tolerance, maintaining strong growth even in low‑rainfall regions and during dry prairie summers.
• A cottonless selection, providing the height and presence of cottonwood‑type poplars without producing seed fluff.
• Suckering is significant, especially in open soils or when roots are disturbed—an advantage in shelterbelts, where it naturally thickens the row, fills gaps, and enhances long‑term wind protection.
• A proven performer for creating fast, effective shelterbelts, improving microclimates, and establishing structure quickly in new or exposed landscapes.
• Full Sun
• Zone 2, 20–25 m Height × 8–10 m Width
