Hybrid Poplar Tree – Cottonless Fast-Growing Shade & Privacy Tree – Live Bare Root Plant

Hybrid Poplar Tree Overview

The Hybrid Poplar Tree, also known as Cottonless Cottonwood (Populus hybrid var. sterile), is a fast-growing, non-seeding tree ideal for creating privacy screens, windbreaks, and large shade areas. This bare root live plant is shipped ready to plant and offers a low-maintenance solution for landscaping, farms, and rural properties.

Key Features

• One live Hybrid Poplar bare root plant included
• Cottonless variety with no fluffy seed mess
• Rapid growth rate of 5–8 feet per year
• Hardy in USDA Zones 3–9
• Green foliage providing dense shade
• Suitable for privacy screens, shade, and windbreaks

Growing Information

This tree prefers full sun exposure and thrives in moist, well-drained soils but tolerates a wide range of soil types. Moderate watering is recommended to support healthy growth. Its adaptability to various climates and soil conditions makes it a versatile choice for many outdoor settings.

Plant Condition Disclosure

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Customer Notice for Live Plants

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.