Balsam poplar

Balsam poplar (Populus balsamifera) is a tree native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be native to Maryland.USDA Plants Database, 
== Identification ==
Its foliage is typically yellow-green.
It grows rapidly from a single stem to a height of about 80 feet with roots at least 30 inches deep, and has a lifespan of 100 to 250 years. It will readily resprout even if cut down to the ground.
== Cultivation ==
The USDA believes this plant to be readily available for purchase. It is propagated by the following methods: bare root, container, cuttings, seed. Typically, this plant will seed itself at a moderate rate, and new seedlings will have a medium chance of success compared to other plants of this type.
Soil preferences: coarse/medium/fine soil, pH 4.5-7, medium fertilizer. Provide high moisture. This plant has no salinity tolerance and low drought tolerance. It prefers full sun.
== Uses and Relationships ==
If you're seeking to provide forage to wildlife, this plant is of medium value.
== More Information ==
The initial draft of this article was automatically generated from the Populus balsamifera profile in the USDA Plants Database. The Biota of North America Program (BONAP) may or may not have a page for this genus with detailed range maps. (BONAP range maps are copyrighted and should not be placed directly on our wiki.)
== References ==
Category:Populus Category:Native trees Category:North American natives Category:Commercially available natives Category:Natives with yellow-green foliage Category:Rapid-growing natives Category:Spreading natives Category:Self-seeding natives Category:Natives between 75 and 100 feet tall Category:High moisture demand natives Category:Drought intolerant natives Category:USDA native stubs