{"product_id":"balsam-poplar","title":"Balsam Poplar","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Populus balsamifera\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e)\u003c\/em\u003e   \u003cspan\u003e   \u003c\/span\u003e   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBalsam poplar is fast growing and exceptionally tall, this tree will provide shade to your yard in no time! Balsam poplar has dark green foliage and a narrower growth habit. This tree is naturally found along streams and floodplains so it can tolerate a bit of moisture. Balsam poplar is distinctive for its fragrant sticky buds that smell like balsam! Do your part to improve water quality and reduce energy needs by planting this fast grower on the west or east side of your home.                              \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlant on the east or west side of your home for maximum energy benefit.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight and width at maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60\u003ci\u003e’ x 35’\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eSun or shade:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003efull sun \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ci\u003emoist sandy loam or slightly acidic loams\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMoisture tolerance: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eadaptable\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFall color:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ci\u003eyellow\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClimate resilience\u003c\/strong\u003e (ability to withstand changing temperatures and precipitation patterns associated with climate change): \u003cem\u003emoderate, this species is found natively in northern Minnesota and may be susceptible to warming climate\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife value: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBalsam poplar attracts pollinators, such as bees, butterflies, and birds\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAsh replacement? \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(84, 193, 81);\"\u003eYes!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor more information, visit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e the \u003ca title=\"UFORE St. Croix Elm Description\" href=\"https:\/\/trees.umn.edu\/balsam-poplar-populus-balsamifera\"\u003eUMN UFOR Nursery website\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhoto credits: Minnesota Wildflowers, UFOR Nursery, iNaturalist\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Master","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45775942156453,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0309\/8093\/1717\/files\/populus-balsamifera-6243788-3.jpg?v=1753813051","url":"https:\/\/tree-trust.myshopify.com\/products\/balsam-poplar","provider":"Tree Trust Tree Sales","version":"1.0","type":"link"}