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Uses of Hybrid Poplar Cuttings
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Hybrids are primarily desirable because of their rapid growth and ease of vegetative propagation from stem cuttings. On well-planted growth sites, hybrid poplars can grow faster than any other northern temperate region tree. The hybrid poplar wood is similar to that of native black cottonwood, and has a variety of uses from pulp production in paper plants to commercial landscaping.
Hybrids are usually more widely tolerant of environmental extremes than the parent trees.
 Commercial Uses
Buyers and prices for hybrid poplar chips are increasing as paper companies look for alternate sources to chip supply. |
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What is a Hybrid Poplar?
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Poplar is the general term for trees in the genus Populus. They include cottonwoods (poplars) and aspens. Most species are native to the temperate and colder areas of the northern hemisphere. Hybrids are created when plants of different species (usually in the same genus) are cross fertilized. This can occur naturally in areas where two crossable species overlap. We develop hybrids through our plant breeding. |
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Hybrid poplar wood rivals black cottonwood, which is currently being exported for lumber. In addition, the hybrid poplar can be used as a pelletized fuel. Branches and tops left from pulp harvests and even small, young material can be converted to pellets for state-of the art pellet burning and thermostatically controlled home heaters. General commercial uses include:
- business property borders
- mulch & pulpwood production
- solid wood and plywood production
- fuel wood
- sludge disposal: Read related article
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