Sundancer Poplar
What: Sundancer Poplar (Populus ‘AC-Sundancer’) is a tall, narrowly upright and fast-growing tree that’s exceptionally tolerant of harsh prairie growing conditions. Its columnar form reaches 40 feet tall with just a 10-foot spread, making it ideal for windbreaks and vertical accents.
Best use: This poplar excels as a superior windbreak, privacy screen, and bold vertical accent in landscapes where height with minimal width is desired. It’s particularly valuable for rural acreages and large-lot landscapes where space isn’t a concern. Always plant well away from buildings due to its aggressive root system.
Plant Details
| Height | 40 feet |
| Spread | 10 feet |
| Hardiness Zone | 3a |
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Watering | Very adaptable; drought tolerant to moist conditions |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Maintenance | Moderate; best pruned in late winter |
| Uses | Shade, vertical accent, hedges/screening, windbreaks and shelterbelts |
| Fall Color | Yellow |
| Foliage | Rich green, large heart-shaped leaves |
| Special Features | Tolerates drought, standing water, poor soils, salt, and urban pollution |
