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Originally Posted by ken0042
OK, I'll bite. I've heard people say to stay away from poplar, but I have never heard why. Aren't they a fast growing tree? So if I live in a new community it will take less time to have a mature tree in my yard?
Once again, I ask because I'm curious.
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The root system likes to send suckers up to the surface. These not only push up the lawn, but will rise and ruin sidewalks, driveways and almost anything in their way.
I know certain areas of the city they are removing all the poplars because they are destroying the sidewalks.
Edit: Here is a Calgary Sun article on tree planting in Calgary. http://www.calgarysun.com/cgi-bin/pu...es&s=lifestyle
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