Swamp cottonwood (Populus heterophylla)
Swamp cottonwood, also known as Swamp Cottonwood
A separated population of the species was found in the fall of 2002 on a flat clay plain near Lake St. Clair in southwestern Ontario, Canada.
Key Facts About Swamp cottonwood
Attributes of Swamp cottonwood
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Height
20-30 meters
Spread
15-20 meters
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
2.5 cm
Flower Color
White
Scientific Classification of Swamp cottonwood
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Malpighiales
Family
Willow
Genus
Populus
Species
Swamp cottonwood