Black Cottonwood is native to Idaho and the western United States. A member of the willow family, it is closely related to Quaking Aspen. The species can grow to be 100+ feet tall at full maturity. Light green in spring and summer, leaves turn yellow in the fall. This species can thrive in a variety of soils. Black Cottonwood prefers sheltered canyons, valleys, bottomlands, stream banks and prefers lower elevations. Shallow rooted, Black Cottonwood is not drought tolerant but is flood tolerant of moving water. This species' seed is well dispersed thanks to the cotton-like fluff that gives the tree its name. Black Cottonwood is the state tree of Wyoming.

Native Deciduous Tree

Max Height: 100+’

Max Width: 80’

Drought Hardy: No

Growth Rate: Fast

Wildlife Benefits: Birds and small mammals

Uses: Specialty crop, ornamental

Plug Sizes Available: 20 cui

Zones: 1-8

IMPORTANT: SEEDLINGS MUST BE ORDERED IN MULTIPLES OF 5

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Seedlings can be purchased in the following quantities: 5, 10, 15, 20, etc. If you would like 5 seedlings, please write 5 in the quantity box.