Populus carolinensis
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Populus carolinensis

Tier 2 Difficulty: easy Water: low Light: full_sun
Temperature
5–35 °C
Soil pH
6–7
Hardiness
Zone 4–9
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Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun

The swamp cottonwood is native to open spaces like sunny fields and borders of forests that offer generous sunlight. It flourishes in Full Sun but can also withstand Partial Sun, exhibiting good adaptability to different light circumstances.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 5–35°C

Swamp cottonwood shows strong adaptability to a variety of climate conditions, whether facing hot summers or cold winters. Still, it has an optimal temperature range for growth. If temperatures become excessively high, the plant is vulnerable to heat and humidity stress, which can lead to its death. In areas where temperatures near the lower limit of its cold tolerance, it is important to use insulation measures to protect the plant.

Ideal temperature: 5–35°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-7
Soil pH: 6-7
🌱 Fertilizer

For nurturing healthy development, provide your Swamp cottonwood with fertilizers at the onset of spring. Consistent fertilizing boosts its overall wellbeing, leading to robust growth, better resistance to harsh environments, and increased protection against diseases and pests. Adhere to a particular fertilization timetable for your Swamp cottonwood to guarantee the tree has brightly colored leaves and a rich look.

🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Tree
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Populus
Family
Salicaceae
Hardiness Zone
4-9
Mature Height
20.12 m to 29.87 m
Mature Spread
10.06 m to 14.94 m
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Type
Deciduous
Flower Color
White
Flower Size
2.54 cm
Bloom Time
Early spring, Mid spring
Planting Time
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Harvest Time
Late spring, Early summer

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