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Taxonomy
| Family | Salicaceae |
|---|---|
| Genus | Populus |
| Species | deltoides |
| Common Name | eastern cottonwood |
| iTree Code | PODE3 |
Plant Form
| Form | Tree: very large both tall and thick trunk |
|---|---|
| Height | 190 feet |
| Spread | 70 feet |
| Deciduous | Yes |
Identification Description
| Foliage | dark green, shiny; triangular shape with rounded teeth; stem flat | Leaf Type
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Simple |
|---|---|---|---|
| Needles | 0 | ||
| Bark | gray, thick deep furrows with flat-topped ridges | ||
| Bud | terminal bud large sticky yellow/green, conical/pointed | Bud Arrangement
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Alternate |
| Twig | stout, gray/green with “bumpy” leaf & bud scar | ||
| Flower | male catkins are stout, red/white; female catkins green-yellow. | ||
| Fruit | tufted-cottony seeds (female only) distributed via wind | ||
| Fall Color | yellow | ||
Site Characteristics
| USDA Zones
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pH Levels | Salt Tolerance | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Min | 2b | Min | 4.5 | Soil | Moderate |
| Max | 9a | Max | 6.5 | Spray | Moderate |
| Shade Tolerance | Drought Tolerance | Allelopathy |
|---|---|---|
| Intolerant | Moderate | Yes |
Species Status
| Nebraska Native |
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| U.S. Native |
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| Region of Origin | United States, Canada, Mexico |
| More Information | Visit External Site |