Eastern Cottonwood
Populus deltoides · Salicaceae (Willow family)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, deciduous
Shape
Deltoid to broadly ovate with an acuminate apex and truncate base, unlobed
Margin
Crenate-serrate
Arrangement
Alternate with a flattened petiole
Venation
Pinnate with prominent midrib and arched secondary veins
Key Features
Triangular leaf blade with a flattened petiole and coarsely toothed margins
Description
Large fast-growing deciduous tree featuring deeply furrowed gray bark and producing catkins before dropping cottony seeds in summer
Habitat
Riparian zones, floodplains, and moist soils in full sun
Native Range
Eastern and central North America, widely planted in urban landscapes
Identified on 10/18/2026