Populus trichocarpa
Western balsam poplar · Balsam poplar · Black cottonwood · Balsam Cottonwood
Description
Source: leafsnapPopulus trichocarpa, the black cottonwood, western balsam-poplar or California poplar, is a deciduous broadleaf tree species native to western North America. It is used for timber, and is notable as a model organism in plant biology.
Care Guide
💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun
Black cottonwood prospers in bright light and needs strong illumination for optimal growth. Consequently, it should be given plentiful light. As a tree of open woods, it shows some tolerance for partly sunlit situations. Too much or too little sun can disturb its growth and overall health.
🌡️ Temperature 0–35°C
Black cottonwood naturally occurs in settings where temperatures range from 32 to 95 °F (0 to 35 ℃). Because the plant favors cooler conditions, adjusting temperatures appropriately during harsh seasons is vital for healthier growth.
💨 Humidity
🪴 Soil 6-8
🌱 Fertilizer
To encourage healthy development, apply fertilizer to your Black cottonwood in early spring. Consistent feeding improves overall health, leading to vigorous growth, increased tolerance of harsh conditions, and stronger resistance to diseases and pests. Follow a regular fertilization schedule for your Black cottonwood to keep the foliage vivid in color and lush in appearance.
🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity
Characteristics
- Plant Type
- Tree
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Populus
- Family
- Salicaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 3-10
- Mature Height
- 29.87 m to 49.99 m
- Mature Spread
- 10.06 m
- Leaf Color
- Dark Green, Light Green
- Leaf Type
- Deciduous
- Flower Color
- Yellow, Green
- Flower Size
- 5.08 cm to 7.62 cm
- Bloom Time
- Early spring, Mid spring
- Planting Time
- Spring, Autumn
- Harvest Time
- Late spring, Early summer