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Eastern Cottonwood

Populus deltoides

Feeds the food chain

A larval host plant. The caterpillars it raises are the primary food source for baby songbirds.

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Eastern Cottonwood

About Eastern Cottonwood

Eastern Cottonwood is a native tree.

Growing Eastern Cottonwood

Type: Tree
Bloom: April–May
Light: Full sun
Soil: Moist, Wet
Mature size: 20 m–30 m

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