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lanceleaf cottonwood
Scientific Name: Populus ×acuminata
Family: Salicaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Tree
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Lanceleaf Cottonwood: A Hybrid of the Plains
The Lanceleaf Cottonwood, a fast-growing tree of the prairies and mountains, stands out with its distinctive leaf shape and long leaf stalk. Often found along streams and foothills, this tree is a common sight in Colorado and beyond.
Scientific Name and Common Names
- Scientific Name: Populus x acuminata (accepted name), Populus acuminata (sometimes used)
- Common Name: Lanceleaf Cottonwood
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Family: Salicaceae (Willow Family)
- Synonyms: Populus acuminata Rydb. (pro sp.) angustifolia deltoides
- Hybrid Origin: Believed to be a naturally occurring hybrid of two or three cottonwood species native to the western U.S., including Populus deltoides (Plains Cottonwood) and potentially Populus angustifolia (Narrowleaf Cottonwood). Some sources consider it to be a hybrid of Populus angustifolia and Populus deltoides.
- French Name: Peuplier à feuilles acumines
- Taxonomic Serial Number: 22450
Distribution and Habitat
- Frequently found along streams and in the foothills.
- Common in Colorado, particularly in semi-desert and wetland areas near washes and streamsides.
- Native to eastern Colorado.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Grows to a height of 50' to 60' (15.20m to 18.20m) with a spread of 25' to 35' (7.60m to 10.60m).
- Rapid growth rate.
- Leaves are long stemmed and triangular.
- The branching is somewhat upright.
Ecological Role
- Reproduces by root suckers.
- Can hybridize with other cottonwood species.
Additional Information
- Hardiness range: 3A - 9A.
- Prefers full sun.
- Adapts to moist conditions.
Further Information
- Colorado Tree Coalition: http://www.coloradotrees.org/feature_trees/cottonwood_lance.php