Populus deltoides

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Populus deltoides is a fast-growing North American cottonwood tree species known for its large, triangular leaves and importance in riparian ecosystems.

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Observed surface forms (1)

Surface form Occurrences
Populus deltoides var. occidentalis 1

Statements (62)

Predicate Object
instanceOf cottonwood
deciduous tree
species of plant
allergenicity pollen can cause allergies in humans
authority W. Bartram ex Marshall NERFINISHED
barkColor gray
barkTexture deeply furrowed on older trees
binomialName Populus deltoides NERFINISHED
climatePreference temperate
commonName cottonwood
eastern cottonwood
deciduous true
ecologicalRole provides shade in riparian ecosystems
provides wildlife habitat
stabilizes stream banks
family Salicaceae NERFINISHED
flowerType catkin
genus Populus
growthRate fast-growing
habitat floodplains
riparian zones
riverbanks
hardinessZone USDA zones 2–9
importance key riparian species
kingdom Plantae
leafArrangement alternate
leafMargin coarsely toothed
leafShape triangular
leafType simple
lifespan relatively short-lived for a tree
lightRequirement full sun
maximumHeight up to 30–40 meters
up to about 100–130 feet
nativeTo Great Plains NERFINISHED
North America
eastern United States
southern Canada
order Malpighiales NERFINISHED
parentTaxon Populus
photosyntheticPathway C3
pollination wind-pollinated
propagation cuttings
root sprouts
seeds
rootSystem extensive shallow roots
seedCovering cottony hairs
seedDispersal wind-dispersed
sexualSystem dioecious
subspecies Populus deltoides subsp. deltoides NERFINISHED
Populus deltoides subsp. monilifera NERFINISHED
Populus deltoides subsp. wislizeni NERFINISHED
taxonRank species
tolerates periodic flooding
wet soils
trunkDiameter up to about 1.5–2 meters
usedFor ornamental planting
shelterbelts
windbreaks
woodUse lumber
pallets
plywood core
pulpwood

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Plains cottonwood parentTaxon Populus deltoides
Plains cottonwood scientificName Populus deltoides
this entity surface form: Populus deltoides var. occidentalis