Eastern Cottonwood

Populus Deltoides

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Overview

The Eastern Cottonwood, Populus deltoides, is a fast-growing deciduous tree reaching heights of up to 100 feet with a broad, open canopy that can spread 75 feet. Known for its triangular, toothed leaves and sturdy, deeply furrowed trunk, it thrives in moist conditions. This species favors full sun, adding vibrant greenery and notable seasonal yellow hues, while its extensive root system requires ample space, making it suitable for large landscapes.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, High, Low, MediumZones 2–9Climate Temperate

Eastern Cottonwood (Populus Deltoides) — open canopy that can spread 75 feet

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Extra in Summer, High, Low, Medium
USDA zones: 2–9

Shape & size

Mature height: 50–80 Ft.
Mature width: 35–60 Ft.

Classification

Family: Salicaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Eastern Cottonwood (Populus Deltoides) — is a majestic and fast-growing deciduous tree native to North America; while its extensive root system requires ample

Eastern Cottonwood (Populus Deltoides) — scientifically referred to as Populus deltoides; therefore, it is ill-advised to plant it too close to structures or

Eastern Cottonwood (Populus Deltoides) — making it suitable for large landscapes; renowned for its broad canopy and towering height

Eastern Cottonwood (Populus Deltoides) — Renowned for its broad canopy and towering height; creating a soothing rustling sound

Eastern Cottonwood (Populus Deltoides) — creating a soothing rustling sound; with an impressive growth rate of about 2 to 5 feet per year

Eastern Cottonwood (Populus Deltoides) — it can reach upwards of 70 to 100 feet; open canopy that can spread 75 feet

Eastern Cottonwood (Populus Deltoides) — with a spread of 50 to 70 feet at maturity; is a majestic and fast-growing deciduous tree native to North America

Eastern Cottonwood (Populus Deltoides) — The female tree is particularly recognized for its cottony seeds; with a spread of 50 to 70 feet at maturity

Eastern Cottonwood (Populus Deltoides) — With an impressive growth rate of about 2 to 5 feet per year; is a fast-growing deciduous tree reaching heights of up

Eastern Cottonwood (Populus Deltoides) — Therefore, it is ill-advised to plant it too close to structures or pavement; scientifically referred to as Populus

Eastern Cottonwood (Populus Deltoides) — meaning male and female flowers are produced on separate trees; adding vibrant greenery and notable seasonal yellow

Eastern Cottonwood (Populus Deltoides) — tree for full; the female tree is particularly recognized for its cottony seeds

Eastern Cottonwood (Populus Deltoides) — is a fast-growing deciduous tree reaching heights of up to 100 feet with a broad; this species favors full, image 37

Eastern Cottonwood (Populus Deltoides) — This species favors full sun; making it suitable for large landscapes, image 40

Eastern Cottonwood (Populus Deltoides) — Known for its triangular, toothed leaves and sturdy, deeply furrowed trunk, it thrives in moist, image 39

Eastern Cottonwood (Populus Deltoides) — open canopy that can spread 75 feet; it can reach upwards of 70 to 100 feet, image 38

Eastern Cottonwood (Populus Deltoides) — is a majestic and fast-growing deciduous tree native to North America; while its extensive root system, image 45

Eastern Cottonwood (Populus Deltoides) — scientifically referred to as Populus deltoides; therefore, it is ill-advised to plant it too close to, image 44

Eastern Cottonwood (Populus Deltoides) — adding vibrant greenery and notable seasonal yellow hues; meaning male and female flowers are produced on, image 41

Eastern Cottonwood (Populus Deltoides) — while its extensive root system requires ample space; known for its triangular, toothed leaves and sturdy, image 42

Eastern Cottonwood (Populus Deltoides) — making it suitable for large landscapes; renowned for its broad canopy and towering height, image 43

Eastern Cottonwood (Populus Deltoides) — Renowned for its broad canopy and towering height; creating a soothing rustling sound, image 46

Eastern Cottonwood (Populus Deltoides) — meaning male and female flowers are produced on separate trees; adding vibrant greenery and notable, image 50

Eastern Cottonwood (Populus Deltoides) — it can reach upwards of 70 to 100 feet; open canopy that can spread 75 feet, image 47

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