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    • Photo of Populus angustifolia close-up, foliage by Stan Shebs

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    Populus angustifolia

    Also Known As

    • Narrowleaf Cottonwood
    • Willow-leaved Poplar

    Plant type

    tree

    size

    • H: 40'-60'
    • W: 40'

    planting zones

    • 3a-9b

    Populus angustifolia plant details

    Populus angustifolia is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring cream and yellow flowers emerge. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Populus angustifolia

    Plant type: tree
    Plant family: salicaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 40 FT wide, 40 FT - 60 FT - tall
    Flowers: cream and yellow blooms in spring
    Uses: fall color, fragrant

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Populus angustifolia

    USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Its buds are coated with the fragrant resin identifying it as a balsam poplar, or at first glance you might take this narrow-leaved 40-60' tree of Great Basin and plains for a willow; ?fine handsome hardwood? (Peattie) S/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Populus angustifolia plant

    How to Grow Populus angustifolia

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • cream
      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • birds

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Populus tremuloides

    aka Quakies, Quaking Aspen, Trembling Aspen

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    2a-9b

    Size

    Height: 30'-50'

    Width: 15'-30'

    • sun
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Populus tremuloides distinctive bark, foliage, form by Tewy
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    Populus trichocarpa

    aka Populus balsamifera ssp. trichocarpa, Populus balsamifera subsp. trichocarpa, Black Cottonwood, California Poplar, Cottonwood, Western Balsam Poplar

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 60'-80'

    Width: 10'-20'

    • sun - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Populus trichocarpa form by Walter Siegmund
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    Populus fremontii

    aka Alamo Cottonwood, Fremont Cottonwood

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 60'-100'

    Width: 30'-50'

    • sun
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Populus fremontii form by US National Park Service
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    Populus grandidentata

    aka Populus grandentata, Populus grandidentatum, American Aspen, Big Tooth Aspen, White Poplar

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    3a-8b

    Size

    Height: 40'-70'

    Width: 20'-40'

    • sun
    • regular
    Photo of Populus grandidentata foliage by Schzmo
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    Populus balsamifera

    aka Balm Of Gilead, Balm Poplar, Balsam Poplar, Black Cottonwood, Black Poplar

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    2a-8b

    Size

    Height: 20'-60'

    Width: 10'-40'

    • sun
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Populus balsamifera foliage by USDA
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