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Eastern Cottonwood

Eastern Cottonwood

Populus deltoides

tree☀️ full sun💧💧💧 high waterZone 2bZone 9b

A fast-growing native deciduous tree with a pyramidal shape, heart-shaped leaves, and cottony seeds that disperse in spring. Best suited for riparian zones and areas with consistent moisture and full sun.

Overview

Form
Pyramidal
Growth Rate
fast
Size
75–85′ tall × 40–75′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

high

Flood Tolerance

moderate
Zone 2bZone 9b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 2b to Zone 9b

pH Range

57
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 5 to 7

Soil Texture

Coarse, Medium, Fine

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Canopy

The tallest trees that form the overstory.

Succession Role

pioneerearly successional

Native to the United States

Native Range

Central and Eastern North America

Native to: Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin

Function & Care

biomass/mulcherosion controlwildlife benefitwindbreak
Coppicing

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
moderate
Propagation
seed, cutting