Prairie Sky Poplar

Latin Name: Populus x Prairie Sky COPF

The Prairie Sky Poplar, also known as the Tower Poplar, is a fast-growing, narrowly columnar cultivar prized for its striking vertical form. It reaches heights of 40-50 feet while maintaining a width of only 10-15 feet, making it an idealliving screen or windbreakfor tight spaces.

Its foliage consists ofglossy, dark green leavesthat flutter in the breeze, providing movement and sound. In autumn, the leaves turn abright yellow. This hybrid poplar isextremely cold-hardy (Zone 3)and adapts to a variety of soils, thriving in full sun.

Valued for itsrapid growth and low maintenance, it is commonly used forquick privacy, property line definition, and vertical accentsin urban and residential landscapes. While not a long-lived tree, the Prairie Sky Poplar providesimmediate impact and functional height, serving as an excellent temporary or fast-growing solution for new landscapes.