Populus deltoides 'Siouxland'

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1655 Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard, Suite 800
West Palm Beach, Florida 33401

Plant Common Name

Cottonless Cottenwood, Eastern Cottonwood, Siouxland Cottonwood

General Description

Developed in South Dakota, this male cultivar lacks the pesky cottony seeds of female cottonwoods but retains the upright spreading vase-like habit and rapid growth of this widespread North American native. It grows rapidly into a massive tree. The large shiny pale green triangular leaves turn yellow in fall. They are resistant to leaf rust. This tree is susceptible to damage from wind and heavy snow.

Like most of its clan this tree likes sun and moist well-drained soil and is an aggressive rooter, sending out a dense network of water seeking fibrous roots that can clog water lines. It’s best reserved for windbreaks and shelterbelts, parks, open spaces, ranches and greenbelts and other places where its size, toughness and vigor are assets.

Characteristics
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1

USDA Hardiness Zone
3 - 9

Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21

Plant Type
Tree

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Height
0'-100' / 0.0m - 30.5m

Width
0'-70' / 0.0m - 21.3m

Bloom Time
Early Spring

Native To
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada, Mexico

Growing Conditions
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage
Average

Soil type
Loam, Sand

Tolerances
Wet Site

Growth Rate
Very Fast

Water Requirements
Average Water, Ample Water

Habit
Upright/Erect

Seasonal Interest
Summer, Fall

Ornamental Features
Flower Interest
None

Flower Color
Red, Green

Foliage Color (Spring)
Green, Gray

Foliage Color (Summer)
Green

Foliage Color (Fall)
Yellow

Bark Color
Slate Gray

Fragrant Flowers
No

Fragrant Fruit
No

Fragrant Foliage
No

Bark or Stem Fragrant
No

Repeat Bloomer
No

Showy Fruit
No

Edible Fruit
No

Showy Foliage
No

Foliage Texture
Medium

Foliage Sheen
Glossy

Evergreen
No

Showy Bark
No

Special Characteristics
Bark Texture
Fissured

Usage
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees

Sharp or Has Thorns
No

Invasive
No

Self-Sowing
No

Contact Information

Phone: 561.209.6544

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