Testing Poplar Varieties Around the Northwest
We established four demonstration sites with multiple varieties of hybrid poplar to compare their growth and survival. The growth rates of different poplar varieties vary in response to regional differences across the Pacific Northwest. To maximize biomass production for conversion to biofuels and bio-based chemicals, we need to select the best varieties for each region.
- Washington – Pilchuck Demonstration Site
- Oregon – Jefferson Demonstration Site
- Idaho – Hayden Demonstration Site
- California – Clarksburg Demonstration Site