Douglas County Conservation District                                                                         ~Helping People Help the Land~                                                                                                            

by promoting projects through education to further the long- term sustainable   use of natural resources balancing the needs of agriculture and urban growth

                

                                                                            PO Box 688, 7519 E. Hwy 86, Franktown, CO 80116

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Fremont Cottonwood

Populus fremontii

                                                                


 

Growth Form: spreading

Crown Density: moderate

Size: 50-90 feet high

35 foot spread

Drought Resistance: Medium

Cold Hardiness: Fair

Growth Rate: Rapid

Life Span: Moderate

Elevational Range: 4000 to 7000 feet

Soil Conditions: adapted to a variety of soil types

Possible Insect Problems: cottonwood leaf beetle

Possible Disease Problems: mistletoe

Wildlife Value: low

Seasonal Color: attractive yellow

Miscellany: native of Western Colorado, not cottonless