Eastern Cottonwood

Populus deltoides

Salicaceae · broadleaf deciduous tree · introduced

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Plant Profile

Size & Form

Height
98 ft
Spread
65 ft
Growth Rate
Fast

Site Requirements

Light
Full Sun
Soil Drainage
Moist
Soil pH
4.5-6.0
Water
Moderate
Drought Tolerance
Moderate to high
Hardiness
Zones 2a–8b

Ornamental Interest

Bloom Time
March to April
Fall Color
Yellow
Origin
from Quebec to North Dakota, Kansas, Texas, and Florida
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Peak Spore Production and Dispersal

Active Conidial Spread

AphidHigh

Peak Population & Dispersal

Larval Feeding & Web Building

+ 7 more — see full disease and pest lists below

Diseases: Regionally Documented (17)

Pests: Regionally Documented (14)

Data Maturity
Structured Multiple sources. Expert review underway.