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Fremont Cottonwood, Western Cottonwood
Scientific Name: Populus fremontii S. Wats.
Synonym: Populus canadensis var. fremontii (S. Wats.) Kuntze , Populus fremontii var. arizonica, Populus arizonica, Populus fremontii var. macdougalii, Populus macdougalii
Family: Salicaceae

Show Larger Picture "Populus fremontii toumeyi", foliage and seed capsules19664 U.S.D.A Forest Service., Courtesy of the Hunt Institute

Recommended Temperature Zone: sunset: 7-24 USDA: 6-10 Heat Tolerance: Semi-evergreen in mild winter climate, it is also quite heat resistant Sun Exposure: Full sun Origin: Southwestern USA, northwestern Mexico Growth Habits: Deciduous tree, 20 to 110 feet tall (6-33 m), 25 to 33 feet in spread (7.5 to 10 m); yellowish triangular leaves, up to 4 inches long (10 cm) Watering Needs: Regular deep watering Propagation: Cuttings, seeds from female trees might be a nuisance, most nursery trees are male trees grown from cuttings

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