| Poplar Family | | Species of Poplar | Size | Basic Requirements |
| Eastern Poplar or Cottonwood (Populus deltoids) | Mature height 75 to 100’ and as wide | Zone 2 to 7, full sun, no shade, prefer moist soil, but accept most any soils |
| Aspen or Quaking Aspen (Populus tremuloides) | At 20 years height is 25’ with a spread of 8’. Mature height is 35 to 50’. | Zone 1 to 7, full sun, no shade, prefer moist soil, but accept most any soils |
| Lombardy Poplar (Populus nigra `Italica'), | Mature height is 40 to 50’ with a spread of 10 to 12’. Usually only live 12 to 15 years, | Zones (2)3 to 8 (9A), full sun, no shade, prefer moist soil, but accept most any soils |
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