On 8/27/2012 10:56 PM, Jean B. wrote:

> I used to eye the lines of poplars on the way to the Michigan when I was
> a kid. I rather liked them. On subsequent trips, I observed that they
> died. Later, I read about poplars and found out that they (and other
> trees that grow quickly) are junk trees. They are good for a temporary
> measure as the slower-growing trees achieve a certain height (if one can
> afford that approach), but that's about it.

My brother planted these back when he owned the house and fast growing
was his goal. The do create a lot of shade. Originally there were
three, this one is the last to go. I never liked them because they shed
all of their leaves in August. So much for shade in the heat of the
summer.