
Populus fremontii
Western Cottonwood
Plant family: Salicaceae - Willow	Rating:
Plant type: N/A
Plant origin: N/A, California

Container	Add to My List	Price
Fifteen Gallon	* *	99.99
One Gallon	* *	12.99
24 inch box standard	* *	259.99
Five gallon - Natural	* *	34.99

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Flower Color

Insignificant

Blooming Season

Spring

Height

25-40 feet, Over 40 feet

Spread

35-40 feet, Over 40 feet

Sun / Shade

Monthly Water

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Wildlife Friendliness Rating

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Riparian
Best Soil Conditions > Learn More
Clay, Sand
Special Characteristic
Tolerant of Clay Soil, Tolerates Hard Frost

Plant Highlights

This tree grows incredibly fast almost 25' in one year. The female trees grow cotton but the male trees don't. This tree is excellent for shade but shouldn't be planted by septic tanks or under power lines. These trees are magnets for both birds and butterflies.

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	Posed by: Green Thumb, on April 20, 2010 at 8:05 am	Rating:
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	Posed by: Green Thumb, on April 20, 2010 at 8:05 am	Rating:
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Populus fremontii

Western Cottonwood

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Posed by: Green Thumb, on April 20, 2010 at 8:05 am

Posed by: Green Thumb, on April 20, 2010 at 8:05 am

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