About Black Cottonwood
Plant Family: Salicaceae
Plant Type: Tree
Size: 30-100' H x 25-30' W
Growth Habit: Tall, columnar
Deciduous/Evergreen: Winter deciduous
Growth Rate: Fast
Sun Exposure: Full sun
Soil Preference: Well-draining
Water Requirements: Moderate to regular
Cold Hardy to: 6500'
Flower Season: Spring
Flower Color: Yellow
Endangered?: Not Listed
Distribution: Throughout California, except Central Valley and Mojave Desert
Natural Habitat: Alluvial bottomlands, streamsides
Photo Credit: Jean Pawek via Calscape