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 with rounded teeth
Arrangement
Alternate on a flattened petiole
Venation
Pinnate with prominent reticulate veins and a distinct pale midrib
Key Features
Triangular deltoid blade shape, flattened petiole, and coarse marginal teeth
Description
Large, fast-growing deciduous tree with deeply furrowed grey bark, producing catkins in spring and brilliant yellow autumn foliage
Habitat
Riparian zones, floodplains, and moist soils in full sun
Native Range
Native to eastern and central North America, widely planted in urban landscapes
Identified on 10/14/2026