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Frémont Cottonwood

Frémont Cottonwood

Populus fremontii

tree☀️ full sun💧💧💧 high water Hardy: Zone 5bZone 10b

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A fast-growing, large deciduous tree native to the southwestern United States, valued for its broad spreading canopy and tolerance of arid riparian environments. It produces fluffy white catkins in spring and requires consistent moisture to thrive.

Overview

Form
Spreading
Growth Rate
fast
Size
40–90′ tall × 40–60′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Family
Salicaceae

Native to the United States

Native Range

Southwestern United States

Native to: Arizona, California, Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada, Texas, Utah

Seasonality

Bloom Season

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

Season of Interest

Spring

Companion Planting

Plants well with