{"product_id":"eastern-cottonwood-tree-populus-deltoides-1-gallon-pot","title":"Eastern Cottonwood Tree (Populus Deltoides) - 1 Gallon Pot","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEastern Cottonwood Tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePopulus deltoides\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eOther Names:  Alamo, Carolina Poplar, Common Cottonwood, Eastern Poplar, Necklace Poplar, Plains Cottonwood, Southern Poplar\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eUSDA Plant Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/span\u003e 3a-9b \u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFind Your Zone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/span\u003e  Deciduous Tree\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHeight at Maturity:\u003c\/span\u003e  50-80'\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWidth at Maturity:\u003c\/span\u003e 35-60'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/span\u003e  65' for space between trees\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Habit \/ Form:\u003c\/span\u003e  Upright Rounded to Rounded Vase\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/span\u003e  Very Fast, 3' or more per year\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFlower Color:  \u003c\/span\u003eGolden Yellow\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFlowering Period:\u003c\/span\u003e  Spring, inconspicuous\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFlower Type:\u003c\/span\u003e  Catkin\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFragrant Flowers:\u003c\/span\u003e  No\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFoliage Color:\u003c\/span\u003e  Light to Medium Green, glossy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFall Foliage Color:\u003c\/span\u003e  Yellow\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFragrant Foliage:\u003c\/span\u003e  No\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBark Color:\u003c\/span\u003e  Greenish Grey on young trees, Ash Grey with age\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSun Needs:\u003c\/span\u003e  Full Sun or Mostly Sun\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWater Needs: \u003c\/span\u003e Average; tolerates drought when established\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSoil Type:\u003c\/span\u003e  Clay (amend heavy clay to ensure good drainage), Loam, Sandy, Silt\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSoil Drainage:\u003c\/span\u003e  Moist But Well Drained\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/span\u003e  4.5 - 8.0\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMaintenance \/ Care:\u003c\/span\u003e  Low\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAttracts:\u003c\/span\u003e  Birds, Visual Attention\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eResistances:\u003c\/span\u003e  Cold temperatures (-60F),  Deer, Disease, Moderate Drought  (when established)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003ePerhaps the fastest growing of all North American native trees, the Cottonwood typically adds 3 feet or more to its height per year. It forms an upright round to rounded vase-shaped tree 50 to 80 feet tall and 30 to 60 feet wide with attractive heart-shaped light to medium green leaves that are almost always in motion, no matter how still the air. The foliage contrasts beautifully with the grey-green bark that becomes ash gray and deeply furrowed on older trees. Though moderately drought tolerant when established, the Cottonwood prefers and thrives its best in a consistently moist site. Both the Native Americans and settlers who spotted a cottonwood on the horizon knew that it likely indicated water. As with other fast growing trees, such as weeping willow and river birch, the roots of the Eastern Cottonwood seek water, so we don't suggest planting it within 70 feet of septic lines or close to the home. Its size makes it a good choice for large open spaces or on the edges of sunny woodland border, lakes, creeks or other bodies of water.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWildlife Benefits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe Eastern Cottonwood tree has a high wildlife value that supports many small mammal and bird species. If you name an animal in the central United States that nests in trees, dens in holes in trees, or sleeps in trees, it uses cottonwoods. Over 40 vertebrate species including bats, large and small birds such as owls, opossums, squirrels and raccoons use the tree. Eagles nest high in cottonwoods and wild turkeys roost in their branches. It is a host to butterflies such as the Tiger Swallowtail and bees and other insects rely on them.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLandscape \u0026amp; Garden Uses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eGrowing 50 to 80 feet tall and 30 to 60 feet wide depending on climate, soil type and soil moisture, the Eastern Cottonwood tree is ideal for use as a specimen or in groupings or groves in large open spaces and sunny to partially shaded woodland borders. It will tolerate dry periods but grows best in a consistently moist soil, which makes it a fine candidate for low-lying areas or next to lakes, streams, rivers or other bodies of water. A fine addition to native plant gardens and wildlife gardens.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSuggested Spacing:\u003c\/span\u003e  65' apart for space between trees\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing Preferences\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThriving as far north as Zone 3A where temperatures can drop to -40F during winter and as far south as Zone 9, the Eastern Cottonwood is easy to grow well in most any moist but well-drained soil of average to poor fertility. It prefers full to most sun and consistent moisture however will tolerate drought when established. We suggest at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day. Pruning isn't necessary. That said, if you want to expose the trunk(s) lower branches can be removed to desired height. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eNote: \u003c\/span\u003e Find helpful advice from our experts under the Planting \u0026amp; Care tab above on desktop computer monitors or below on mobile devices. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Long \u0026amp; Prosper!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeet The Wilson Brothers \u0026amp; Staff\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eQuestions?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eContact Us!\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48144352280730,"sku":"D2LSC 554760095","price":27.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0751\/3263\/3242\/files\/populus-deltoides-eastern-cottonwood-tree-1.jpg?v=1779928167","url":"https:\/\/plant.hcgardenus.com\/products\/eastern-cottonwood-tree-populus-deltoides-1-gallon-pot","provider":"Royal Horticultural Society","version":"1.0","type":"link"}