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Populus heterophylla L.

Swamp cottonwood, Swamp poplar, Black cottonwood, Downy poplar

Salicaceae (Willow Family)

USDA Symbol: POHE4

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

Most recently discovered Canadian tree (April 2003). Found in Bickford Woods south of Sarnia, Ont.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Tree
Leaf: Green
Autumn Foliage: yes
Fruit:

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White
Bloom Time: Apr

Distribution

USA: AL , AR , CT , DE , FL , GA , IL , IN , KY , LA , MD , MI , MO , MS , NC , NJ , NY , OH , PA , RI , SC , TN , VA
Canada: ON
Native Habitat: Forest,Swamp/Marsh
USDA Native Status: L48(N), CAN(N)

Growing Conditions

Water Use: High
Light Requirement: Sun
Soil Moisture: Moist
CaCO3 Tolerance: Low
Soil Description: Clay, Loam

Benefit

Attracts: Birds

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Populus heterophylla in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Populus heterophylla in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Populus heterophylla

Metadata

Record Modified: 2012-10-20
Research By: TWC Staff

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