Lodholz North Star Acres, Inc.

One Of The Fastest Growing Trees!

In much of North America there are few other trees that grow as rapidly as the hybrid poplar. They are crosses between two or more species or varieties of poplar. Lodholz North Star Acres main varieties, or clones are crosses using Populus deltoides (eastern cottonwood) and Populus nigra (European black poplar). These varieties are male trees, which means they do not produce cotton "fuzz." Our varieties have been widely tested and have shown good growth and disease resistance on a variety of sites over a broad area of North America. You can expect your poplars to grow fast, live a minimum of 25 to 50 years, and reach 50 to 80 feet in height.

One Of The World's Most Versatile Trees!!

As Shade Trees

• Can furnish shade within 4 years!
• Can become 30-40 ft. shade tree within 8 years
• Beautify residential and commercial developments
• Enhance gold courses, parks, streets and highways
• Add property value and reduce electric bills at low cost

As Screens, Shelterbelts and Windbreaks

• Provide a 'living border' within 4 years
• Can become 30-40 ft. privacy screen within 8 years
• Preferred border tree for homes and businesses
• Shelterbelt test plots in Great Plains produced growth of up to 10ft. first year without irrigation!

For Fiber, Firewood and Energy

• Can produce pulpwood ready for harvest in only 10 years, with high yield per acre
• Can expect to harvest 10 full cords of firewood after only 5 or 6 years (with 4 acres of average land)
• BONUS - no replanting necessary after harvest as trees sprout from stump if cut after leaf fall

For Soil Conservation, Land Reclamation and Wildlife

• Stop soil erosion problems - poplars qualify for Conservation Reserve Program in many states
• Provide effective reclamation and improvement of landfills, surface mines, industrial sites
• Quick visual screen and noise barrier
• Excellent habitat for deer, game birds and songbirds

Why Hybrid Poplars Are Sold As Unrooted Cuttings

We sell unrooted cuttings which are planted directly in the soil by the customer. An unrooted cutting is an 8" to 10" piece of a tree stem about 1/4" to 1" in diameter. Only a few tree species can be planted this way. This is usually the best way to plant a hybrid poplar tree. Under normal conditions, an unrooted cutting will produce roots and a vigorous tree within two weeks after planting, whithout the transplanting shock that is common with bareroot seedlings. In our opinion, unrooted cuttings are equal or superior to the more expensive rooted cuttings under most planting conditions. Unrooted cuttings can easily be planted by hand or with many of the common tree-planting machines.

When, Where and How To Plant

Our hybrid poplars can be planted throughout most of the US. While they have been most commonly planted in the northern half of North America, our customers in Southern states are reporting excellent results. Plant in the Spring after there is no danger of hard frost. Hybrid poplars do not tolerate shade well and should be planted in the open. A wide range of soils are suitable. Deep sands and soils that are very poorly drained throughout the year should be avoided. Space from 2 to 8 feet within rows and 3 to 10 feet between rows. We recommend 6x6 feet (1,200 trees/acre) or 8x8 feed (700 trees/acre) for fiber and firewood plantings and 6x10 feet for windbreaks. We enclose complete instructions on planting and care with your order .

Hybrid Poplar Varieties Available

(unrooted cuttings are 8" to 10" long.)

All varieties show good disease resistance and fast growth over a broad area of North America. Hardy zones 9-2.

Eugenei ("Imperial Carolina")

Variety - Shade / Landscaping / Reforestation

Our best overall performer, Ideal for shade and ornamental purposes. Gives lawn, golf course, mobile home park and other commercial development mature look in only a few years. Excellent for fiber, firewood, and energy plantings. Well-suited for land reclamation and wildlife habitat. Good for windbreaks, providing protection from wind and snow. Released by USDA Soil Conservation Service. Deep-green leaves and straight, sturdy trunk.

NMG & Bucky

Reforestation / Windbreak / Screening / Privacy

 A great choice for reforestation! Excellent for noise control, wind protection, and privacy plantings in commercial and residential areas.

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If you have any questions or would like to place an order, call  1-800-713-9077.