Eastern Cottonwood
Populus deltoides · Salicaceae (Willow family)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, deciduous
Shape
Deltoid to broadly cordate, unlobed
Margin
Serrate to crenate
Arrangement
Alternate with a flattened petiole
Venation
Pinnate and reticulate with prominent veins
Key Features
Broadly triangular leaf blade with a flat petiole that causes lateral fluttering in the wind
Description
Large deciduous tree with deeply furrowed bark, rapid growth rate, and catkin flowers appearing before new leaves in spring
Habitat
Riparian zones, floodplains, and moist soils in full sun
Native Range
Eastern and central North America, widely planted in temperate regions
Identified on 10/20/2026