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Populus trichocarpa
Black Cottonwood
     
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Fast growing tree, found throughout the Northwest. Deeply furrowed bark. Glossy green leaves turn yellow in fall.
 
Growth Rate:  Fast
Maximum Height: 60-90 ft.
Maximum Width: 20-30 ft.
Zone: 3-6
Type: Native
Flower Color: Catkins
Flower Time: May
   Plant Type:  Deciduous
Growth Habit:  Tree
Water Req.:  Medium-Wet
Light Req.:  Sun
Soil Req.:  Light-Heavy
Plant Catalog classifications
Water Requirements (H20)
Wet = Saturate, withstands flood
Medium = Moist, requires good drainage
Dry = Drought tolerant, minimal water		 Soil Types
Light = sandy
Medium = loam
Heavy = clay