Additional information
| Sizes | #5 Pot, |
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Swedish Columnar Aspen
What: Swedish Columnar Aspen (Populus tremula ‘Erecta’) is a tall, rigidly columnar tree creating a dramatic vertical accent in the landscape. This exceptionally cold-hardy and fast-growing deciduous tree features forest green foliage that turns yellow in fall and attractive furrowed gray bark in winter.
Best use: Ideal as a sharp vertical accent or planted in a row to create a very tall privacy screen or windbreak. Its bold, formal presence makes it one of the most striking columnar trees available for prairie landscapes. Plant thoughtfully and in the right location for maximum effect.
Plant Details
| Height | 50 feet |
| Spread | 10 feet |
| Hardiness Zone | 2 |
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Watering | Drought tolerant; adaptable to dry or moist conditions |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Maintenance | Moderate; monitor for suckering and Bronze Leaf Disease |
| Uses | Vertical accent, privacy screens, windbreaks |
| Fall Color | Yellow |
| Bark | Furrowed gray, adds winter interest |
