Eastern Cottonwood
Populus deltoides · Salicaceae (Willow family)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, deciduous
Shape
Deltoid to broadly ovate, unlobed with an acuminate tip
Margin
Crenate-serrate with rounded teeth
Arrangement
Alternate, with a flattened petiole
Venation
Pinnate with prominent whitish veins
Key Features
Deltoid leaf shape, flattened petiole, and coarse crenate-serrate margins
Description
Large deciduous tree with deeply furrowed grey bark, producing catkin flowers and capsules with cottony seeds, turning yellow in autumn
Habitat
Riparian zones, floodplains, and moist soils in full sun
Native Range
Eastern and central North America
Identified on 10/18/2026