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Black Cottonwood

Black Cottonwood

Populus trichocarpa

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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 Cottonwood Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Height: 30 m (100 ft)
Spread: 11 m (35 ft)
Light: full sun
Moisture: normal, wet
Growth rate: fast
Life span: long
Suckering: medium
Maintenance: medium
Hybrid: no
Fuzz/fluff: yes
Catkins: yes
Native to: AB, BC, YT
Other Names: balsam cottonwood, california poplar, western balsam poplar

Black Cottonwood - 1 Year Old

Greenhouse grown from seed, sorted for size and form.

Stock Type: 412A Plug (125 ml)
Age: 1 year (1+0)
Size: TBD

All seedlings are shipped dormant.
Black Cottonwood - 1 Year Old
SAVE 33% (was $8.99)
$5.99/tree
Bundle of 5
Black Cottonwood - 1 Year Old
SAVE 36% (was $6.99)
$4.49/tree
Part Box of 30
Black Cottonwood - 1 Year Old
SAVE 42% (was $5.99)
$3.49/tree
Full Box of 180

Black Cottonwood Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Height: 30 m (100 ft)
Spread: 11 m (35 ft)
Light: full sun
Moisture: normal, wet
Growth rate: fast
Life span: long
Suckering: medium
Maintenance: medium
Hybrid: no
Fuzz/fluff: yes
Catkins: yes
Native to: AB, BC, YT
Other Names: balsam cottonwood, california poplar, western balsam poplar

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