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Black Cottonwood

Populus trichocarpa

Feeds the food chain

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

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Black Cottonwood

About Black Cottonwood

It puts out green blooms from April to May. Does best in full sun with moist to wet soil. Supports caterpillars (as a larval host).

Growing Black Cottonwood

Bloom: April–May
Flowers: Green
Light: Full sun
Soil: Moist, Wet
Mature size: 20 m–50 m

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