Populus x canadensis 'Koster' When young, 'Koster' has a dense pyramidal crown with a straight trunk and relatively thin branches. At a later stage the crown becomes broader. The fairly small leaves emerge late, not until the end of April, and are light green in colour. Later in the season they become darker. 'Koster' bears flowers in the form of male catkins. The tree is little sensitive to canker and rust and is fairly resistant to leaf spot disease. It shows good wind resistance. Suitable for planting in coastal regions. Winter hardiness zone: 4