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Cottonwood

Populus deltoides, Salicaceae

Zones
2–9
Layer
Canopy
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Shade ProviderWindbreak

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

High

Soil pH

5.5 – 8

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Silver MapleAcer saccharinum
Nutrient AccumulationBeneficial Insect Habitat
Weeping WillowSalix babylonica
Beneficial Insect HabitatWind Protection

Antagonistic Plants

Bur OakQuercus macrocarpa

Cottonwood produces allelopathic compounds that inhibit oak seedling establishment and growth

Sugar MapleAcer saccharum

Cottonwood's allelopathic root exudates and aggressive root system can inhibit sugar maple establishment and growth

Uses

Functions

Timber

Common Questions

What zones does Cottonwood grow in?

Cottonwood grows in USDA hardiness zones 2 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Cottonwood?

Good companions for Cottonwood include Silver Maple, Weeping Willow.

Design guilds with Cottonwood and see companion relationships visually.

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