0098-112 | Arboretum

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Cottonless Cottonwood

'Siouxland'

Catalogue A# 0098-112 PZ1

GPS 45D 43' 56" N / 108D 37' 15" W

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Populus deltoides

Family: Salicaceae

Origin: Cultivar developed at South Dakota State University

Common name: 'Siouxland' Cottonless Cottonwood

Number in accession: 19

Location: Plaza/Playground, Parking Lot

Other accessions found in Homestead Collection and Asian-Takin

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This 45 inch Cottonwood provides overall benefits of: $113 every year.

CRITIQUE

Eastern cottonwood is a large, fast-growing tree found growing along streams, rivers, and lowland areas. It is native to eastern North America through the Midwest and Chicago region. Due to its large size, weak wood, and penetrating roots, it is best used on large properties away from residential areas.

Tree or Plant Type: Tree
       Foliage: Deciduous (seasonally loses leaves)
       Native Locale: North America
       Landscape Uses: Shade tree, Specimen
       Size Range: Large tree (more than 40 feet)
Mature Height: 75-100 feet
Mature Width: 50-75 feet
       Light Exposure: Full sun (6 hrs direct light daily)
       Hardiness Zones: Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5 , Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9
       Soil Preference: Moist, well-drained soil, Wet soil
       Acid Soils: Tolerant
       Alkaline Soils: Tolerant
       Salt Spray: Tolerant
       Soil Salt: Intolerant
       Drought Conditions: Tolerant
       Poor Drainage: Tolerant
       Planting Considerations: Highly susceptible to ice damage, Roots prone to invading sewer pipes, Weak wood and branch structure
       Ornamental Interest: Attractive bark
       Season of Interest: Early fall
       Flower Color & Fragrance: Inconspicuous
       Shape or Form: Irregular, Pyramidal, Round
       Growth Rate: Fast
       Transplants Well: Yes
       Wildlife: Mammals, Sapsuckers, Songbird