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.

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Black Cottonwood - 1 Year Old

Greenhouse grown from seed. True to type and vigorous. Sorted for size and form.

Stock Type: 415D Plug (170 ml)
Age: 1 year (1+0)
Size: 7-18 cm (3-7")

Heights are quite variable

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Zone: 4a
Height: 30 m (100 ft)
Spread: 11 m (35 ft)
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: full sun
Fuzz/fluff: yes
Catkins: yes
Growth rate: fast
Life span: long
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: medium
Pollution tolerance: high

Other names: balsam cottonwood, california poplar, western balsam poplar

Tags: All Items, Aspen and Poplar, Deciduous Trees, Native Alberta Plants, Native British Columbia Plants, Native North America Plants, Native Yukon Plants, NEW, Shelterbelts and Windbreaks, SPECIALS

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Ships to USA: yes

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