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Fremont Cottonwood

Populus fremontii

                                                                


 

Growth Form: spreading

Crown Density: moderate

Size: 50-90 feet high

35 foot spread

Drought Resistance: Medium

Cold Hardiness: Fair

Growth Rate: Rapid

Life Span: Moderate

Elevational Range: 4000 to 7000 feet

Soil Conditions: adapted to a variety of soil types

Possible Insect Problems: cottonwood leaf beetle

Possible Disease Problems: mistletoe

Wildlife Value: low

Seasonal Color: attractive yellow

Miscellany: native of Western Colorado, not cottonless