Populus Species, Fremont Cottonwood, Gila Cottonwood, Alamo, Western Cottonwood

Populusfremontii

Family
Salicaceae (sal-i-KAY-see-ee)
Genus
Populus (POP-yoo-lus)
Species
fremontii (free-MON-tee-eye)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Deciduous
Textured
Height
over 40 ft. (12 m)
Spacing
over 40 ft. (12 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Bloom Color
Red
Chartreuse (yellow-green)
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Other Details
Category
Trees
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From hardwood cuttings
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Apache Junction, Arizona

Lake Havasu City, Arizona

Peridot, Arizona

Phoenix, Arizona

Prescott, Arizona

Prescott Valley, Arizona

Yuma, Arizona

Fremont, California

Lucerne Valley, California

Sacramento, California

South El Monte, California

Topanga, California

Yucca Valley, California

Bosque, New Mexico

South Jordan, Utah

Tremonton, Utah

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