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Black Cottonwood

$10.00

These black cottonwood saplings come from cuttings of a tree which grew out of a cut log from one of the oldest planted cottonwoods in Eugene, Oregon. These trees are fast growers with a lovely dappled shade and the characteristic bright green and grey of poplars. These trees can be planted as a hedgerow or border and coppiced to make a dense hedge or privacy screen, or planted out individually to grow into large magnificent trees.
Cottonwood is a water lover and will do well even in wet boggy or clay soils. Expect to see fast growth – over six feet a year is common for this species.

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Zone

5-9

Botanical Name

Populus trichocarpa

Soil

Prefers moist but well drained soils. Needs access to water.

Light

Full sun, does not tolerate shade

Height

150 feet, fastest growing tree in North America, can add 5+ feet per year

Spread

80 feet

Form

Pyramid shaped when young, vase shaped as it matures

Bloom

Catkins (male 1 in long, female 3-8 in long) produced March – June. After pollination, female trees produce cotton-like fluff that gave the tree its name.

Pollination

Appearance of cotton happens after pollination is over and lasts only 2 weeks. A very mild allergen, and doesn't usually cause hay fever.

Years to Bear

10

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