Balsam Poplar
Populus balsamifera
Family: Salicaceae
Balsam Poplar grows in full sun and prefers moist to wet soil. Water needs: Moderate to high.
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How to Grow Balsam Poplar
Balsam Poplar growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun, soil conditions listed as Moist to wet soil with a soil pH of 5.0-7.0, and Moderate to high water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 1-6. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Balsam Poplar as 7-21 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow. Days to maturity are listed as 5-10 years.
Plant Overview
Balsam Poplar (Populus balsamifera) is listed in the Salicaceae family and categorized as a tree with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Moderate.
- Plant ID
- PLT-0439
- Family
- Salicaceae
- Plant type
- Tree
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Growing Conditions
Balsam Poplar is listed for full sun conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate to high. The database soil reference is Moist to wet soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.0-7.0, and the listed hardiness range is 1-6.
- Hardiness zones
- 1-6
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Moist to wet soil
- Soil pH
- 5.0-7.0
- Water needs
- Moderate to high
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 7-21 days and the seed depth is Surface sow. The listed time to maturity is 5-10 years. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 7-21 days
- Seed depth
- Surface sow
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 5-10 years
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.