Eastern Cottonwood vs Ironwood Tree - TreeTime.ca

Eastern Cottonwood vs Ironwood Tree

Ostrya virginiana

Populus deltoides

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Ironwood Tree
Eastern Cottonwood

Ironwood Tree is one of the strongest and most resilient trees you will find in North America. In fact, it has the hardest and most dense wood of any North American tree. Prized for its oval shaped canopy and showy winter trunk, this striking shade tree will make a beautiful addition to any yard. Make sure you do not plant near roads as it is highly salt sensitive.

This fast and tall growing tree has an open, spreading crown and is more suited to waterside planting than other aspens and poplars.

Commonly found in floodplains, stream valleys and lake shores, this tree quickly fills in reclamation areas.

In order to reproduce and grow effectively, Eastern Cottonwood relies on the natural flooding cycle to ensure they are not out-competed by weeds and other plants.

Ironwood Tree Quick Facts

Eastern Cottonwood Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 3a
Height: 8 m (25 ft)
Height: 23 m (75 ft)
Spread: 6 m (20 ft)
Spread: 14 m (45 ft)
Light: any
Light: full sun
Moisture: any
Moisture: wet
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: fast
Life span: long
Life span: long
Suckering: none
Suckering: low
Maintenance: medium


Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: yes
Catkins: no


Native to: ON, QC, NS, NB, PE