Eastern Cottonwood
| Plant Profile | |
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Common Name: Eastern Cottonwood Species Name: Populus deltoides Plant Type: Woody Family Name: Salicaceae, Willow Family |
Examples of Eastern CottonwoodPopulus deltoides
| Plant Facts | |
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| Origin | North America |
| Duration | Perennial |
| Distribution in the U.S. | Eastern half of the country, as far west as the foothills of the Rocky Mountains |
| Distribution in Oklahoma | Throughout the state |
| Sun Preference | Full Sun |
| Susceptibility | Coral-spot fungus, leaf spot, canker, wilt, root rot and nematode |
ID Characteristics
- Field Identification Characteristics
Vegetative
- Massive trunks with deeply furrowed, gray bark
- Leaves triangular with a pointed tip and curved corners
- Leaves fully serrated on edges; flutter in the slightest breeze
Floral
- Catkins pendulous and later produce white fuzzy seeds (cotton)
- Leaf and Stem Characteristics
- Plant Height: 75-foot diameter, 90-foot height
- Leaves: Alternate, simple, deltoid-ovate or broad ovate, 3-5 inches long, serrated
- Leaf Blade Edge: Round-toothed
- Growth Form: Trees
- Floral Characteristics
- Petal Number: 0
- Flower Color: Green (catkins)
- Flower Timing: March-April
- Fruit Type: Capsules
| Habitat/Ecology | |
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| Habitat | Sandbars, floodplains, and edges of streams, ponds and reservoirs |
| Soil Preference | Adapted to most soil conditions; prefers wet, barren soils |
| USDA Cold Hardiness Zone | 3º |
| Notes | Fast grower, weak wooded |
| Successional Stage | Early and mid |
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