Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
deltoides
ID:
928764

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.Bartram ex Marshall

Source:
cmp

Year:
1785

Citation Micro:
Arbust. Amer. : 106 (1785)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000928101



Common Names

  • Populus Deltoides
  • Eastern Cottonwood
  • Cottonwood


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Description

Populus deltoides (also called Eastern Cottonwood, among many other common names) is a large tree native to North America. It has triangular leaves and yellowish-green flowers. It grows in riparian habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Populus deltoides is used as an ornamental tree in gardens, parks, and streets. It is also used for timber, pulp, and paper production.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Populus deltoides sub. monilifera (Aiton) Eckenw.
Populus deltoides sub. wislizenii (S.Watson) Eckenw.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Populus deltoides has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and have green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Populus deltoides is a deciduous tree native to North America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist soil mix. It prefers full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Populus deltoides

Populus deltoides is native to the temperate regions of North America.

Species in the Populus genus

Populus deltoides, Populus inopina, Populus euphratica, Populus fremontii, Populus canescens, Populus candicans, Populus balsamifera, Populus berolinensis, Populus brayshawii, Populus berkarensis, Populus simonii, Populus smithii, Populus suaveolens, Populus tadshikistanica, Populus tomentosa, Populus tremula, Populus rollandii, Populus rouleauiana, Populus trichocarpa, Populus tremuloides, Populus odorata, Populus parryi, Populus moscoviensis, Populus nigra, Populus grandidentata, Populus hopeiensis, Populus hinckleyana, Populus heterophylla, Populus hastata, Populus alba, Populus acuminata, Populus jackii, Populus kanjilaliana, Populus hybrida, Populus brandegeei, Populus heimburgeri, Populus generosa, Populus angustifolia, Populus mexicana, Populus ciliata, Populus mexicana, Populus tomentosa, Populus cathayana, Populus amurensis, Populus berolinensis, Populus cataracti, Populus glaucicomans, Populus iliensis, Populus laurifolia, Populus macrocarpa,

Species in the Salicaceae family

Abatia angeliana, Abatia americana, Abatia canescens, Abatia glabra, Abatia mexicana, Abatia microphylla, Abatia parviflora, Abatia rugosa, Abatia spicata, Abatia stellata, Azara alpina, Azara celastrina, Azara dentata, Azara integrifolia, Azara intermedia, Azara lanceolata, Azara microphylla, Azara petiolaris, Azara salicifolia, Azara serrata, Azara uruguayensis, Banara acunae, Banara arguta, Banara axilliflora, Banara boliviana, Banara brasiliensis, Banara brittonii, Banara caymanensis, Banara cordifolia, Banara domingensis, Banara excisa, Banara glauca, Banara guianensis, Banara ibaguensis, Banara larensis, Banara leptophylla, Banara minutiflora, Banara nitida, Banara orinocensis, Banara parviflora, Banara portoricensis, Banara quinquenervis, Banara regia, Banara riparia, Banara riscoi, Banara saxicola, Banara selleana, Banara serrata, Banara splendens, Banara tomentosa,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-5000049: Based on the initial data import
William Bartram (1739-1823): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.Bartram' in the authors string.
Humphry Marshall (1722-1801): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Marshall' in the authors string.