Populus heterophylla

swamp cottonwood, swamp poplar, black cottonwood, downy poplar

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Family

Salicaceae

Region

Piedmont

States

Delaware, Maryland, Virginia

Plant Type

Tall Tree (Canopy)

Height

80 - 80ft

Spread

- ft

Flower Color

(inconspicuous)

Fruit

Capsule;

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Soil Texture

Clay, Loamy

Soil Moisture

Wet

Blooms

March - March

Fall Color

yellow

Habitat

waterlogged clay soils on edges of swamps and bottomlands

Notes

; A source of lumber; twigs and leaves are eaten by deer, field mice and rabbits; seeds , buds and twigs are eaten by numerous birds and mammals, including ruffed, spruce and sharptail grouse, whitetail deer, cottontail rabbit, and black bear

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