Populus deltoides
eastern cottonwood
Flower Colors
Description
Large, fast-growing, specimen or screening tree reaching 30m, with glossy, bright green, triangular leaves, strongly balsam-scented when young. Red male and green female catkins to 10cm long are produced on separate trees in early spring
Mature Height
12m
Mature Spread
8m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Deciduous
Growth Habit
Spreading
Growth Speed
Moderate · 0.3 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkClayLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drainedPoorly-drainedWell-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H8
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 3-9
Fragrance
Foliage
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
FragrantLow MaintenanceHedging and screens