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Populus deltoides
Eastern Cottonwood
Notes

Uses: Fast growing tall poplar from North America.
Leaves are a glossy heart shaped green.
Has an extensive root system so care should be taken when choosing a location for planting. Tree also suckers freely.

  • Canopy Shape canopy-oval_d Oval
  • Height 20-25m
  • Spread 18-20m
  • Position
    • position-fullsun Full Sun
    • position-partshade Part Shade
  • Family Salicaceae
  • Botanical Name Populus deltoides
  • Common Name Eastern Cottonwood
  • Origin North America
  • Habit Erect
  • Landscape Plains, Footslopes, Hills
  • Soil Texture Clay, Loam, Sand
  • pH Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  • Tolerates Drought
  • Supplementary Watering Minimal
  • Flower Colour Red
  • Flowering Time Spring
  • Foliage Green
  • Flower Type Catkins
  • Purpose Ornamental, Shade, Wind protection
  • Evergreen/Deciduous Deciduous
  • Trunk Furrowed
  • Form Tall Tree (Usually exceeds 10m)