Cottonwood

[edit] Plant Name and Description

Latin: Populus spp.

Populus balsamifera ssp. trichocarpa (Cottonwood, Black)

Populus fremontii (Cottonwood, Fremont)

Synonym:

Family: Willow

Poplars are beautiful, fast-growing, deciduous trees with vigorous, potentially invasive roots. Deep watering and careful placement away from pavement, septic systems, and sewer lines are important to keep potentially invasive roots from becoming a problem. They perform best in interior regions with hot summers and cold winters. Poplars require regular water; watering deeply will encourage root growth down to ground water so that supplemental irrigation is not necessary once established. They prefer moist but well-drained, fertile soil, but will tolerate many conditions. Each of the poplars listed here have triangular leaves that rustle gracefully in a breeze, producing a soothing sound. They make beautiful specimen trees, and can be useful as a windbreak and are well-suited to areas that receive ample moisture. [23]

[edit] Landscape Type

Deciduous Tree

Cottonwood, Black

Cottonwood, Western

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[edit] Medicinal Use

Colds, Coughs and Sore Throats

Rheumatism, Sore Muscles and Join Inflammation

Wounds

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[edit] Habitat

Streambanks below 9,000 feet.

[edit] Collection Season

Resinous Buds: Winter

Leaves, Inner Bark: Spring