Why Plant Narrow Leaf Poplar?
Today we talk about the Narrow Leaf Poplar. A deciduous tree tall and slender topped with a conical crown. This species of Poplar can be distinguished rather easily from other members due to its narrow, short, willow-like leaves. In spring and summer this tree offers yellow-green foliage turning a radiant yellow in the fall giving a golden sheen to any landscape. Used by the indigenous people of the land the cottonwood shoots were used to make baskets, while others used the Cottonwood to make canoes. While having practical uses the Narrow Leaf Poplar also had many medicinal uses such as treating rheumatism, fevers, treating wounds and swelling.
How to use Narrow Leaf Poplar in the landscape?
The Narrow Leaf Cottonwood prefers well-draining soil. Does not grow well in the shade. Wide spreading roots are perfect to protect lands from erosion.We recommend any at home plantings of this tree be around 40' form your foundation.
Planting Zones
Hardiness Zone: 3-5
How To Plant Narrow Leaf Poplar
The Narrow Leaf Cottonwood enjoys open spaces, sandy or more loamy soil types.
How To Water
When it comes to watering your tree we recommend at first planting water should be applied at least twice a week until established. Using our Elements Watering System will allow you to do this with ease.
How To Fertilize
Incorporate Elements Starter Plant Food granular form into the soil when planting. If planting in spring or summer, start fertilizing late fall using Elements Starter Plant food granular form on an annual basis each late fall. Continue this for the first three years to get your plant well established.
How To Prune
Pruning should take place in late winter when the tree is in its dormant state for proper growth.
How Does Shipping Work?
Bower & Branch Trees, the real BIG trees, don’t fit in a box! Our big trees, sizes XL and bigger, require expert delivery and care, that means our extra-large trees are shipped on Bower & Branch trucks. We are the only ones who know how to ship our big and bigger trees and plants with tender loving care. We deliver your trees and plants directly to you. Ask Bower & Branch about planting services – we'd be happy to assist in installation.
*For Big trees and Shrubs, Size XL and bigger: Review our Seasonal Shipping Timelines and Policy here.
Your trees and plants are grown across the United States at various Bower & Branch Growers. Depending on your location, your plant orders may be shipped from various locations. Please expect orders with multiple items to be delivered over a number of days as a result. Orders made up of numerous items or selections will not arrive at your home on the same day.
Shipping Delays:
From time to time, Bower & Branch Growers may determine to delay order shipment based on various factors for plant health. Weather in your region, as well as, where your plants are grown, is always considered when shipping. Extreme weather conditions may delay some or all of your order. Bower & Branch allows our Growers to make final shipping decisions based solely to benefit your trees and plants’ health and success.
How Does Sizing Work?
The size of our trees have nothing to do with the container size like you may find elsewhere–big doesn't mean just height - it’s also vigor, age, and overall health. Other online retailers are going to tell you that a plant is a seven gallon, that means nothing to your tree or plant (or you.)
Our trees for sale online are graded on large, x-large, and even bigger sizes. This is because our trees are sized by their age—the higher the letter, the more mature the tree. The age determines the trees’ overall height, size of the trunk and the overall branch density.
All of these characteristics are what you should be looking for when choosing a tree for immediate impact and instant curb appeal. Our extra-large tree and plant sizes are sure to wow you and your neighbors!
See the size guides below.
