Fremont Cottonwood, Western Cottonwood, Gila Cottonwood, Alamo
Fast-growing, Populus fremontii (Western Cottonwood) is an upright-spreading deciduous tree with stout branches clad with heart-shaped, bright green leaves turning a lovely yellow in fall. On mature trees, the ash-gray bark is divided into thick, flattened ridges, separated by deep fissures. In early-mid spring, clusters of long drooping catkins appear on separate male and female trees. The female flowers give way to capsules that split open to release clouds of cottony seeds that can be a temporary nuisance. Roots can be invasive as Western Cottonwood develops an extensive root system that can buckle sidewalks and damage sewer lines. Important for birds and butterflies, A good shade tree or specimen to be grown on large properties away from residential areas or in rural areas along streams or ponds where other large trees may not flourish.
| Hardiness |
3 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 |
| Plant Type | Trees |
| Plant Family | Salicaceae |
| Genus | Populus |
| Common names | Alamo, Poplar, Fremont Cottonwood |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall |
| Height | 40' - 80' (12.2m - 24.4m) |
| Spread | 30' - 50' (9.1m - 15.2m) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Native Plants | United States, California, Southwest, Rocky Mountains, Texas, Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, Colorado, Utah |
| Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Rain Gardens |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
| Hardiness |
3 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 |
| Plant Type | Trees |
| Plant Family | Salicaceae |
| Genus | Populus |
| Common names | Alamo, Poplar, Fremont Cottonwood |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall |
| Height | 40' - 80' (12.2m - 24.4m) |
| Spread | 30' - 50' (9.1m - 15.2m) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Native Plants | United States, California, Southwest, Rocky Mountains, Texas, Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, Colorado, Utah |
| Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Rain Gardens |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
How many Populus fremontii (Western Cottonwood) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Populus fremontii (Western Cottonwood) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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