Cottonwood

Cottonwood (Populus fremontii)

Large riparian tree with heart-shaped leaves, that blooms in early spring. The falling puffs resemble cotton floating in the air, giving the plant its name. 

Ecology: Provides shade, nesting, and food for riparian wildlife.

 

Fast Facts

  • Major riparian canopy tree that supplies large nest sites and perches for raptors and migratory songbirds; supports high bird diversity.
  • Produces abundant insect food (leaf-feeding caterpillars) in spring and provides shade and large woody debris for aquatic habitat.
  • Fast-growing colonizer of floodplains used extensively in riparian restoration to recover habitat lost to saltcedar and river regulation.
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Veterinary Emergency Group
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Chandler, AZ 85226                     Phoenix, AZ 85016
(I-10 & Ray Rd)                             (Biltmore Area)

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