Taxonomy
| Clade | angiosperm |
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| Family | Salicaceae |
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| Genus | Populus |
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| Species | deltoides |
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| Common Name | eastern cottonwood |
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| iTree Code | PODE3 |
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Plant Form
| Form | Tree: very large both tall and thick trunk |
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| Height | 190 feet |
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| Spread | 70 feet |
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| Deciduous | Yes |
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Identification Description
| Foliage | dark green, shiny; triangular shape with rounded teeth; stem flat |
Leaf Type
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Simple |
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| Bark | gray, thick deep furrows with flat-topped ridges |
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| Bud | terminal bud large sticky yellow/green, conical/pointed |
Bud Arrangement
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Alternate |
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| Twig | stout, gray/green with “bumpy” leaf & bud scar |
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| Flower | male catkins are stout, red/white; female catkins green-yellow. |
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| Fruit | tufted-cottony seeds (female only) distributed via wind |
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| Fall Color | yellow |
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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 |
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| More Information | Visit External Site |
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