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Cottonwood (Populus deltoides) Zones 2-9
Growth Rate: fast (24" or more per year)
Height: 60-100' / Spread: 40-70'
pH Levels: 4.5-8
Soil: wet to well-drained
Sun: full sun
Tolerate: clay, alkaline, moist soils; dry sites, drought, pollution, occasional flooding
Fall Color: yellow
Flowering Dates: March-May
Seed Dispersal Dates: May-August; small brown seeds with tufts of long cottony hair
Uses: Cottonwood is a valuable tree for fuel wood plantations and is very adaptable to different sites. Used as shade tree, for windbreaks, and riverbank stabilization. The tree is an asset in wildlife areas where their hollow trunk serves as shelter and the twigs and bark provide food.
Planting Tips: These should be planted in the ground with 1 or two sets of buds remaining above ground pointing upwards. All cuttings will be oriented in the bag with the buds pointing the same direction. For best results, poke holes in the bag and soak seedlings in water for 24 hours before planting.
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These are bare root seedlings. The roots of some seedlings may be trimmed for ease of planting and packaging purposes.
The price above is listed per individual seedling. A total price for your seedlings will appear in your cart and at check out. Shipping cost will be calculated during checkout.
