Eastern Cottonwood tree
Heart shaped leaves with white cotton like blooms
Large tree changing in the fall from green to yellow leaves
Eastern Cottonwood tree
Eastern Cottonwood tree
Eastern Cottonwood tree
Eastern Cottonwood tree
Heart shaped leaves with white cotton like blooms
Large tree changing in the fall from green to yellow leaves
Eastern Cottonwood tree
Eastern Cottonwood tree
Eastern Cottonwood tree

Eastern Cottonwood tree

$49.99
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  • This Eastern Cottonwood tree ships in a 1 Gallon Trade Pot
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Populus Deltoides - The Cottonwood Tree is a fast-growing native tree known for its towering height, heart-shaped leaves, and iconic, fluttering foliage that shimmers in the breeze. Ideal for large, open spaces, this tree creates ample shade and offers seasonal interest, with golden-yellow leaves in the fall. Known for its resilience, the Cottonwood thrives along riversides and moist soils, making it an excellent choice for natural landscaping and erosion control.

Why Plant Cottonwood?

  • Rapid Growth: Quickly reaches impressive heights, perfect for shade or windbreaks.
  • Unique Foliage: Heart-shaped leaves provide texture and a soothing rustling sound.
  • Wildlife Habitat: Supports various wildlife, offering shelter and nesting sites

Full sun to partial sun.

Native to North America

Drought tolerant once established.

This Eastern Cottonwood tree comes potted in a 1 Gallon pot

Size: Mature size can reach 50' - 80' x 50' - 80'

Light: Full sun

Hardiness zone: 2 - 9

Characteristics: Grows in a open, spreading crown form. Bark is smooth and thin when young and matures into a grayish-brown, thick, deeply furrowed with scaly ridges. Has alternating simple green leaves with coarse, curved teeth that become a bright yellow in fall.

Growth Rate: Fast

Soil, Water, Fertilize: Moist, loamy, cool, rich, well draining pH 6.5 -7 though is very adaptable to different soils. Tolerant to sandy, silty, marshy areas but foes not do well in heavy clay. Prune in late winter during dormancy to promote growth and shape the tree and prevent possible breaking limbs.

*Plants cannot be shipped to Alaska or Hawaii.

*Plants ship dormant in winter months.

*Pictures shown are of mature plants and not what you will receive.

Allow at least 25'ft when planting for growth and spreading of roots.

Moist, well draining soil is best.

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Hardiness zone for this plant: 2 - 9

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