2018-000-Native | Arboretum

Plains Cottonwood

Catalogue A# 2018-000-Native

GPS 45D 43' 56" N / 108D 37' 16" W

Botanical name: Populus deltoides
All Common Names: Eastern cottonwood, Eastern poplar
Family (English): Willow
Family (Botanic): Salicaceae
       Planting Site: Residential and parks
       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

This specimen is a native accession. It has the nickname of "The Five Sisters"

overallbenefitsFRPE45Park or other vacan

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.
This species is native to the Chicago region according to Swink and Wilhelm's Plants of the Chicago Region, with updates made according to current research.