Guardian Columnar Aspen

$68.00

Populus x ‘Jefguard’

A seedless, fast-growing tree with a strong central leader and a narrowly upright and columnar growth habit.  It represents the best replacement for the Swedish Aspen given its moderate resistance to bronze leaf disease.  Benefits from some pruning at a younger age to help provide a fuller look.

Sold as:  6′ in #7 pot

Hardiness zone: 2
Height:  40′
Spread:  10′
Sunlight:  full sun
Moisture:  Moist to average soils, but is very adaptable in many conditions, including drought.
Suckering:  low
Growth rate:  Considered fast growing and possible to see 3′ in one year once established.