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black cottonwood

black cottonwood

Populus trichocarpa

tree☀️ full sun💧💧💧 high water Hardy: Zone 3aZone 7b

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A large, fast-growing deciduous tree native to the Pacific Northwest with a pyramidal form, known for its rapid growth and preference for riparian areas. The catkins appear in spring before the leaves emerge.

Overview

Form
Pyramidal
Growth Rate
fast
Size
80–200′ tall × 30–60′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Family
Salicaceae

Native to the United States

Native Range

Pacific Northwest North America

Native to: California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana

Seasonality

Bloom Season

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

Season of Interest

Spring

Companion Planting

Plants well with