Black Cottonwood

Black Cottonwood

(Populus trichocarpa)

  • Size: 133-250'
  • Seasonal Habits: Flowers early spring
  • Toxicity: Non-Toxic

Grows in moist habitats like streambanks, lakeshores, and floodplains. The buds and leaves are resinous and lend a spicy-sweet fragrance to the spring air.