Eastern Cottonwood (Populus deltoides)-Hort Answers - University of Illinois Extension
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Tree

Eastern Cottonwood
Populus deltoides

Eastern Cottonwood leaves
Eastern Cottonwood leaves
 
Features
 
 
Culture
Full sun; prefers moist soils, but can tolerate drier sites; tolerates salt and soil compaction; pH adaptable. 
 
Cultivars
'Siouxland' male cultivar, which will not produce the messy "cotton" mess associated with seeds. 
 
Mature Height
70-100 Feet
 
Size
Large
 
 
Mature Form
Somewhat vase-shaped with large, spreading branches. 
 
Native To:
United States (and Illinois) 
 
USDA Hardiness Zone
3 - 8 
 
Soil Conditions
Dry
Moist, Well-Drained
Wet
 
 
Tolerance
Alkaline Soil
Dry Sites
Salt
Soil Compaction
Wet Sites
 
 
Exposure/Light Requirements
Full Sun
 
 
Uses
Shade
 
 
Foliage Color
Green
 
 
Fall Foliage Color
Green
 
 
Pests and Problems

Bacterial Disease

Environmental Damage

Fungal Disease


Additional pests and problems that may affect this plant:

Numerous insect anddisease problems. Suffers from weak wood (storm damage).
 
Additional Notes

 

 
Related Resources
Home, Yard & Garden Pest Guide
Illinois Commercial Landscape and Turfgrass Pest Management Handbook
U of IL - Distance Diagnosis through Digital Imaging
U of IL - Plant Clinic