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Fremont Cottonwood

Populus fremontii

Feeds the food chain

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

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Fremont Cottonwood

About Fremont Cottonwood

Does best in full sun with medium to moist soil. Tops out around 12 m–25 m. Supports caterpillars (as a larval host).

Growing Fremont Cottonwood

Bloom: March–April
Flowers: Red & green
Light: Full sun
Soil: Medium, Moist
Mature size: 12 m–25 m

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