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Balm-of-gilead

Populus × jackii

Balm-of-gilead (Populus × jackii) is a tree in the — family. Native range includes AR, MO. Hardy in zones 2a–9a.

// QUICK FACTS

Family: —
Group: tree
Native range: Native to 33 U.S. states, including AR, CO, CT, DE, GA, IA…
USDA hardiness: Zones 2a–9a
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Wildlife value: Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role: native species profile

Balm-of-gilead (Populus × jackii) — *Populus × jackii* — Balm-of-gilead. Photo by Philipp via Wikimedia Commons (CC0).

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Balm-of-gilead (Populus × jackii) is a tree in the — family. Native range includes AR, MO. Hardy in zones 2a–9a.

Why it's on this list: native species profile. Native-range data from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (NPIN), cross-checked against iNaturalist observations. Part of Rooted Revival's regional native plant catalog — true natives for Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas.

Companion Planting

[ guild · polyculture · cross-layer pairings ]

In the same native range, balm-of-gilead pairs naturally with: Black Locust (Robinia pseudoacacia), Chokecherry (Prunus virginiana), Box elder (Acer negundo), Boxelder (Acer negundo var. interius).