Populus deltoides, Eastern Cottonwood 18-24"

Botanic Name (s):      Populus deltoides                                                                                                                                       

Common Name(s):    Eastern Cottonwood        

Mature height :50'

Mature spread: 35'

Flower Color/ Bloom Time :         brown / April-May                                         

Fruit:       brown cone / June-August                               

Fall Color:yellow

Sun Exposure:  Full Sun     Part Sun    Part Shade   

Soil moisture:   Average    Moist      Wet

Soil Ph:4-6

Soil Type: Clay Soil- High clay content, fine texture        

Loamy Soil- mostly silt, sand, some clay                           

Native Habitat:      Along streams, riivers, swamps and ponds               

Notes:          attractive peeling bark    Erosion Control       Four Season Interest       Flood Tolerant      

High Wildlife Value:                Beneficial Insects   Songbirds  Small Mammals                                                

FACW- Usually occur in wetlands, but may occur in non-wetlands                                                                

Native to Coastal Regions

Native To Mountain Regions                                                

Native to Piedmont Regions                                                                                                                            

Can be considered invasive

Native Tree