- Family :
- Salicaceae
- Origin :
- Native
- Hardiness :
- 1a
- Exposition :
- Full sun
- Height at maturity :
- 20 m
- Spread at at maturity :
- 11 m
- Spacing requirement from power lines :
- 7 m
- Crown shape :
- Conical ; thight crown ; upward branches.
- Roots :
- Superficial ; easy plantation
- Soil and moisture :
- High, medium or low humidity
- Growth rate :
- High
- Tolerance to pollution :
- Average
- Tolerance to road salt :
- Average
- Tolerance to spray salt :
- Low
- Tolerance to compaction :
- Low
- Common problems (disease, fungus, insects) :
- Few pathological or entomological problems; Slight sensitivity to cankers
- Special comments :
- Very rustic. Native to Quebec. One of the first trees to wake up in spring where its name takes on its full meaning when the scent of its buds fills the air with a resinous and fresh scent. Interesting for preventing soil erosion along the banks.
