About Fremont Cottonwood
Plant Family: Salicaceae
Plant Type: Tree
Size: 60' H x 20' W
Growth Habit: Tall, columnar
Deciduous/Evergreen: Winter deciduous
Growth Rate: Fast
Sun Exposure: Full sun
Soil Preference: Adaptable
Water Requirements: Moderate to regular
Cold Hardy to: 5 degrees F
Flower Season: Spring
Flower Color: White/Cream
Endangered?: Not Listed
Distribution: Throughout California, except Modoc Plateau
Natural Habitat: Alluvial bottomlands, streamsides, riparian areas up to 6000'
Photo Credit: Zoya Akulova via Calscape