Eastern cottonwood (Populus deltoides ssp. deltoides)
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Type
Deciduous
Status
Native
Edible fruit/nut tree?
NO
Names
Latin (scientific) name: Populus deltoides ssp. deltoides
Common English name: Eastern cottonwood
Other names:
French name: Peuplier deltoïde
Habitat
Found mixed with other species on rich, moist sites.
Other notes
Can be seen in Ontario near Lake Erie and near Montreal, Quebec.
Hardiness zone(s)
4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b
A hardiness zone is a geographically defined area where a given plant is capable of growing. Hardiness zones are based largely on climate, particularly minimum temperatures. Zone 0 covers the harshest areas in Canada for plant species. Higher numbers represent more temperate areas.
For more information on plant hardiness zones in Canada, visit Natural Resources Canada.
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