Fremont Cottonwood

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Estimated plant range Estimated plant range

Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Plant description

Fremont Cottonwood (Populus fremontii ssp. fremontii) is a native tree that grows in northern, southern and central California. It tends to grow in alluvial bottomplands and streamsides, at elevations from 0-6500 feet.

Plant overview

Plant type

Tree

Size

66 ft Tall

Color

White, Cream

Landscaping information

Sun

Full Sun

Water

High, Moderate

Ease of care

Moderate

Propagation

For propagating by seed: No treatment. Use fresh seeds, usually viable only a few days. Seeds should not be covered or pressed into medium; seedbed should be kept saturated for first mo. Easily propagated from stem cuttings.

Sunset Zones

1, 2*, 3*, 4, 5, 6, 7*, 8*, 9*, 10*, 11*, 12*, 13*, 14*, 15*, 16*, 17*, 18*, 19*, 20*, 21*, 22*, 23*, 24*

Natural setting

Site type

Alluvial bottomplands, streamsides

Plant communities

Chaparral, Creosote Bush Scrub, Foothill Woodland, Lodgepole Forest, Red Fir Forest, Valley Grassland, Yellow Pine Forest, Wetland-Riparian

Wildlife supported

Caterpillars

Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 125 likely

Confirmed Likely

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Common names:

Fremont's Cottonwood, Cottonwood

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Butterflies and moths supported

Climbing Cutworm

Placid Dart

Reed's Dart Moth

Sallow Button