balsam poplar (populus balsamifera) - a straight growing rounded-crown deciduous tree growing up to 70ft tall. the fragrant, resinous buds are used in herbal medicine to make salves/oils for sores, wounds, inflammation. very fast growing, useful for windbreaks. cannot handle shade. prefers well-drained soil but can tolerate clay.

hardiness zone - 2-6

contains 15 cuttings for $10

pick-up available in phinneys cove, NS /mi’kma’ki or shipped out by canada post (only in canada)