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Fremont Cottonwood, Fremont Poplar, Western Cottonwood
Populus fremontii
Climate Resiliency
2 out of 5 stars
Native to riparian areas throughout the Southwest. Open-branched and irregular mature form. Triangular, toothed, green to yellow-green leaves. Cottony seeds produced by female. Male only cultivar available. Develops surface roots in turf or shallow water situations. Invasive roots can crack and heave pipes, walls, pavement, and building foundations. Prune for shape. Self-prunes by dropping large branches. Good for soil stabilization and large scale windbreaks. Habitat for native birds and butterfly larvae. Susceptible to Texas root rot, cankers, and heart rot.
- Plant type: Perennial, Tree, Native
- Maintenance level: High, Medium
- Water requirement: High, Medium
- Sun exposure: Full, Part Sun, Morning Sun, Afternoon Sun, Reflected Heat
- Height range: 40–50 Feet
- Width range: 40–50 Feet
- Canopy value: 942 ft²
- Growth rate: Fast
- Seasonal habit: Deciduous
- Flower color: Red, Green
- Flower season: Spring
- Fruit color: Brown
- General foliage color: Yellow, Green
- Fall foliage color: Yellow
- Design style: Butterflies
- Hardiness cold tolerance: 10 °F
- Soil preference: Sand, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Well Drained, Moist
- Native location: Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, Utah, and Mexico
- PH preference: Not Particular
- Sunset zones: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
- USDA hardiness zone: 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b
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