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Seeds of Populus deltoides, Eastern Cottonwood
Photo citation: Steve Hurst @ USDA-NRCS
PLANTS Database
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Eastern Cottonwood, Populus
deltoides ssp. deltoides, is a large
deciduous tree with thick branches.
Tarrant Co., Texas
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Foliage of Populus deltoides ssp. deltoides.
Tarrant Co., Texas
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Populus deltoides ssp. deltoides branches
extend far out from the trunk and at
maturity, this North American native tree
may reach up to 190 feet in height.
Tarrant Co., Texas
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The canopy of a mature Eastern Cottonwood
tree is irregular and somewhat open due to
the large branches, which will grow in just
about any direction but down.
Tarrant Co., Texas
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Populus deltoides ssp. deltoides trees have
yellowish green toothed leaves, which are
spade shaped and have prominent
yellowish ventation (veins)
Tarrant Co., Texas
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When younger, branches of Eastern
Cottonwood trees are ascending and
form a more rounded crown.
Tarrant Co., Texas
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Populus deltoides ssp. deltoides bark is
rough and broken up by vertical fissures
which get deeper with age.
Tarrant Co., Texas
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Hollows in the trunk base are not
uncommon to larger Eastern
Cottonwoods. The inner bark of a tree
is dead already so as long as the outer
bark stays healthy, the tree will not
die.
Tarrant Co., Texas
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