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Eastern Cottonwood

Eastern Cottonwood

Populus deltoides

tree☀️ full sun💧💧💧 high water Hardy: Zone 2bZone 9b

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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
Family
Salicaceae

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

Seasonality

Bloom Season

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

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Companion Planting

Plants well with