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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 2–9Type TreeClimate Temperate
Eastern Cottonwood (Populus Deltoides) — Therefore, it is ill-advised to plant it too close to structures or pavement; scientifically referred to, image 53

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

Type
Tree
Family
Salicaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Eastern Cottonwood (Populus Deltoides) — adding vibrant greenery and notable seasonal yellow hues; meaning male and female flowers are produced on, image 59
Eastern Cottonwood (Populus Deltoides) — The female tree is particularly recognized for its cottony seeds; with a spread of 50 to 70 feet at, image 51
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) — scientifically referred to as Populus deltoides; therefore, it is ill-advised to plant it too close to structures or
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) — tree for full; the female tree is particularly recognized for its cottony seeds, image 54
Eastern Cottonwood (Populus Deltoides) — open canopy that can spread 75 feet; it can reach upwards of 70 to 100 feet, image 56
Eastern Cottonwood (Populus Deltoides) — Known for its triangular, toothed leaves and sturdy, deeply furrowed trunk, it thrives in moist conditions; tree for
Eastern Cottonwood (Populus Deltoides) — it can reach upwards of 70 to 100 feet; open canopy that can spread 75 feet
Eastern Cottonwood (Populus Deltoides) — tree for full
Eastern Cottonwood (Populus Deltoides) — open canopy that can spread 75 feet
Eastern Cottonwood (Populus Deltoides) — while its extensive root system requires ample space
Eastern Cottonwood (Populus Deltoides) — making it suitable for large landscapes; renowned for its broad canopy and towering height, image 61
Eastern Cottonwood (Populus Deltoides) — Therefore, it is ill-advised to plant it too close to structures or pavement
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) — Known for its triangular, toothed leaves and sturdy, deeply furrowed trunk, it thrives in moist, image 39
Eastern Cottonwood (Populus Deltoides) — creating a soothing rustling sound; with an impressive growth rate of about 2 to 5 feet per year, image 49
Eastern Cottonwood (Populus Deltoides) — adding vibrant greenery and notable seasonal yellow hues
Eastern Cottonwood (Populus Deltoides) — while its extensive root system requires ample space; known for its triangular, toothed leaves and sturdy, image 60
Eastern Cottonwood (Populus Deltoides) — making it suitable for large landscapes; renowned for its broad canopy and towering height
Eastern Cottonwood (Populus Deltoides) — while its extensive root system requires ample space; known for its triangular, toothed leaves and sturdy, deeply
Eastern Cottonwood (Populus Deltoides) — Renowned for its broad canopy and towering height; creating a soothing rustling sound, image 64
Eastern Cottonwood (Populus Deltoides) — creating a soothing rustling sound
Populus Deltoides
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