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Black Cherry vs Black CottonwoodPrunus serotina Populus trichocarpa SOLD OUT ONLY AVAILABLE BY CONTRACT GROW 
Black Cherry is common in eastern North America but a rare find elsewhere. This tree is shade tolerant and is often found in old fields, forest openings, and along fencerows. Black Cottonwood is the largest and tallest of the North American poplars. Named after its white, fluffy seeds with cottony hairs, this hardy tree produces sticky, fragrant buds and has a straight growth habit. Black Cottonwood needs ample moisture and nutrients to grow successfully to full height and are found in the Western provinces and the Yukon with BC being its heartland. BLACK CHERRY QUICK FACTSBLACK COTTONWOOD QUICK FACTS
Zone:
2a
Zone:
4a
Height:
24 m (80 ft)
Height:
30 m (100 ft)
Spread:
14 m (45 ft)
Spread:
11 m (35 ft)
Moisture:
normal, wet
Moisture:
normal, wet
Light:
partial shade, full sun
Light:
full sun
Fuzz/fluff:
yes
Catkins:
yes
Fall colour:
yellow to orange
Flowers:
white, blooming in april-may
Growth rate:
medium
Growth rate:
fast
Life span:
medium
Life span:
long
Maintenance:
low
Maintenance:
medium
Suckering:
medium
Pollution tolerance:
high
Pollution tolerance:
high
Toxicity: bark and wilted leaves toxic to livestock
Other Names:
mountain black cherry, wild cherry, wild rum cherry
Other Names:
balsam cottonwood, california poplar, western balsam poplar
Ships To Canada:
yes
Ships to USA: no
Ships To Canada:
yes
Ships to USA: yes |