Narrowleaf Cottonwood
Populus angustifolia
| Growth form | ovoid to irregular |
| Crown density | moderate |
| Size | to 50' high to 30' spread |
| Drought resistance |
fair |
| Cold hardiness | excellent |
| Growth rate | rapid |
| Life span | moderate |
| Elevation range |
5,000 to 9,500 feet |
| Soil conditions |
tolerates alkaline well |
| Possible insect problems |
blotchminer beetle |
| Possible disease problems |
cytospora canker; bacterial wetwood |
| Wildlife value | moderate: nesting and roosting cover; buds catkins and twigs for food value |
| Seasonal color | yellow |
| Miscellany | native; very weak wood |